Supreme Court denies house arrest for Chaim Rotter, Bnei Brak man accused of rape, targeting minors

The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a Tel Aviv District Court decision, denying house arrest for Chaim Rotter, a Bnei Brak resident accused of rape and indecent acts against minors. Rotter will remain in custody. The prosecution appealed the initial house arrest ruling, citing insufficient supervision and monitoring concerns. Rotter, who chaired the Hashomrim association in Bnei Brak for 15 years, is accused of using his public status and community influence to commit sexual offenses against minors between 2009 and 2024. One victim, Meir Ben Harush, stated, "I can breathe now knowing that he remains in custody."