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Leifer trial delayed until 22 August

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Katz Leifer

Published: 3 August 2022

Last updated: 5 March 2024

The trial of former Melbourne principal Malka Leifer has been delayed. 

The 55-year-old is accused of sexual offences that allegedly happened while she was the principal of the Adass Israel School in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. 

She has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is due to stand trial in the County Court. 

The planned five-week trial before Judge Mark Gamble was expected to start on Wednesday but has instead been postponed to August 22.

Pre-trial arguments before Judge Gamble continue. 

Image: Malka Leifer (Avi Katz)

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