IDF reservist indicted for sexual offenses against female soldier – report

The indictment alleges that he touched the soldier and showed her explicit photos of himself, then on a subsequent drive, committed unspecified indecent acts while she sat crying, KAN reported.

 Sexual harassment dictionary snip; illustrative (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
Sexual harassment dictionary snip; illustrative
(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)

An IDF reservist has been indicted for sexual offenses against a female soldier according to a KAN report on Thursday.

The reservist had been called up for an exercise, and was asked by the base commander to drive home a female soldier, KAN reported.

The indictment alleges that during the drive home, he touched the soldier and showed her explicit photos of himself.

The indictment also alleges that on a subsequent journey, he committed unspecified indecent acts while she sat crying in his vehicle, KAN reported.

The reservist's trial is set to begin next month, KAN explained.

 A male driver placing his hand on a female passenger's thigh while driving; Illustrative. (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
A male driver placing his hand on a female passenger's thigh while driving; Illustrative. (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)

Defense attorney statement

The indictment was filed solely based on the female soldier's statements and without evidence, a defense attorney argued, according to KAN.

"The complainant initiated contact with my client and sought his closeness, even after the alleged first incident. This is a false complaint that will be clarified in court," the attorney added.