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Leifer lawyers resignation shows her team expects extradition to be upheld

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Published: 23 November 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

MANNY WAKS: It is an indication that they expect the Supreme Court, in its hearing next week, to uphold the District Court's decision to extradite Leifer to Australia

Malka Leifer lawyers resign (Kol Voz)
MANNY WAKS: "This sudden resignation is an indication that Malka Leifer's long-standing and prominent legal defence team expects the Supreme Court to uphold the District Court's decision to extradite Leifer to Australia to belatedly face justice.

Malka Leifer’s lawyers step down weeks before latest Hail Mary appeal (Times of Israel)
Attorney Tal Gabay stands by argument accused child rapist is mentally unfit for trial; Supreme Court set to hear attempt to prevent her extradition to Australia in December

Photo: Malka Leifer's attorneys Tal Gabay (left) and Yehuda Fried (right) speak to reporters at the Jerusalem District Court on September 23, 2019. (Jacob Magid/Times of Israel)
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