Deputy Mayor of Rishon LeZion Reveals His Name as Suspect in Sex Offense Allegations

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Avi Chai, Deputy Mayor of Rishon LeZion, waived the gag order imposed on his name and disclosed that he is being investigated on suspicion of sex offenses against a municipal employee. According to Israel Hayom, the announcement was made through his attorney, Adv. Ofer Almog, and was issued ahead of a hearing that had been scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Magistrate's Court.

According to Ynet, the employee complained that the acts were committed several years ago in his office. According to Maariv, Chai denies the suspicions and claims it was a one-time relationship with full consent and a false accusation. The case has been transferred to the State Attorney's Office for a decision.