30. Malka Leifer

Amanda and Lauren are joined by a special guest for this episode that takes them Down Under, where they discuss a private religious school principal who was abusing students.Special content warning on this episode for sexual abuse, including some discussion of sexual abuse of minors.Sources:Sydney Morning Herald: “A haven for paedophiles: The ultra-Orthodox settlement where Malka Leifer hides” by Gabrielle WeinigerThe Daily Beast: Three Sisters Among Dozens Sexually Abused by Orthodox Headmistress” by Barbie Latza NadeauThe Times of Israel: “At sentencing hearing, sisters say Malka Leifer’s sex abuse scarred them ‘forever’” by Rod McGuirkThe Times of Israel: “Prosecutor: Malka Leifer faked mental illness to avoid extradition to Australia” by Rod McGuirkThe Guardian: “Malka Leifer: from ‘revered’ teacher to convicted sexual abuser” by Australian Associated Press staffThe Guardian: “Melbourne Jewish school’s ex-principal arrested in Israel on sex assault charges” by Australian Associated Press staffThe Guardian: “Melbourne Orthodox Jewish school ordered to pay $1.1m to abuse victim” by Australian Associated PressBBC News: “Malka Leifer: former headmistress guilty of Australia child sex abuse” by Tiffanie Turnbull and Tom HousdenThe ABC News Australia: Victim of former principal Malka Leifer reveals she lost baby during sexual abuse trial” by Elise KinsellaThe Independent: “Jewish school principal in Australia guilty of sexual abuse” by AP NewsThe Independent: “Australian prosecutor alleges principal molested 3 sisters” by Rod McGuirkHadassa Erlich v. Malka Leifer and Adass Israel School Inc.WikipediaSupport us!Kind Cotton: https://kindcotton.com/?ref=QnByw-DYpjqDiCMoment: drinkmoment.com, use code MOSTWANTEDAMANDA for 15% off!