Emeritus Professor at Tel Aviv University Convicted of Sexual Harassment; Reprimand and Two-Year Suspension Ordered

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Tel Aviv University's disciplinary tribunal convicted an 80-year-old emeritus professor of sexually harassing two faculty members and of inappropriate conduct toward two other employees. According to the tribunal, the serious acts seriously harmed the protected social values. The sentence was handed down in August and published recently.

The sentence imposed is a reprimand and a two-year suspension from supervision. The tribunal ruled that the professor sexually harassed two women and behaved inappropriately toward four employees. One of the complainants testified that his remarks left her frozen, paralyzed and ashamed.

The complainants asked to publish the professor's name, but the tribunal refused and kept him confidential, citing his record free of criminal offenses and his advanced age. According to the details, the professor was convicted unanimously.