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Former Israeli principal to be sentenced in Australia for sexually abusing students

  • Malka Leifer, former principal of Australian Jewish school, will be sentenced August 24 for abusing two students between 2003-2007.
  • Leifer's sentencing concludes long legal battle to bring her to trial in Australia after fighting extradition from Israel.
  • Leifer was convicted on multiple charges including rape and indecent acts with children.
  • Victims Dassi Erlick and Elly Sapper gave victim impact statements about effects of Leifer's abuse.
  • Leifer has denied all charges and could potentially appeal the sentence.
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