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Malka Leifer was a 'replacement mother' to alleged victims, sex abuse trial hears

Former school principal Malka Leifer was spoken about in "glowing terms" and was considered a "replacement mother" for three sisters who came from a broken home, the County Court of Victoria hears.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Ex-teacher Leifer allegedly claimed accuser was needy

A woman allegedly sexually abused by former ultra-Orthodox teacher Malka Leifer told a counsellor she was told the abuse was to help get her over her neediness.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

Ex-Orthodox teacher Leifer's trial behind closed doors

The trial for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer is expected to head behind closed doors for the first of the complainant's evidence.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023