Former Sheba Medical Center gynecologist convicted of multiple offenses of rape by fraud (opens original article in a new tab)

A former Sheba Medical Center gynecologist was convicted of multiple rape by fraud charges after more than 35 women claimed they were sexually assaulted during medical examinations he performed.

• Prof. Menachem Elkalay was convicted of multiple offenses of rape by fraud
• The court ruled that he exploited patients' trust and created a false impression that sexual acts were part of medical exams
• More than 35 women alleged sexual assault during his medical examinations