Mayor investigated over sexual harassment claim
Woman files complaint against top city official while police search for evidence; municipality employees corroborate account of harassment.
She made a detailed statement to the police, as did other city employees, who backed up her claim.
Israeli television reported that an acquaintance of the woman, who worked for city hall until a few years ago, told police about the alleged harassment. Corroborating witness claimed that she related events soon after they occurred.
The woman said she didn't report the harassment because she feared retaliation against herself and the role she had at the time, but has since changed her mind.
Meanwhile, police continue to search for more evidence. Investigators also located other women who stated that the mayor had kissed them, but claimed that this was just part of his warm demeanor and that it had been consensual.
Lawyer Sassi Gez, who is representing the mayor, told Ynet that the new developments were "an attempt at a targeted assassination by political elements that are trying to depose the mayor.
"The complain is absurd," he continued, "and he has no doubt that he will succeed in proving that when the police speak to him."
A spokesperson for the mayor said Tuesday that no one from the police had contacted him and did not know about any complaint against him. He said he found out from the media.
