Severe Sentences Delivered in Child Abuse Case at “Hululi Shel Orly”
Court Rulings
A significant child abuse case concluded today in Israel with heavy sentences handed down to Orly Davidovich, the owner of the “Hululi Shel Orly” daycare in Petah Tikva, and her daughter, Daniel Leibovich, who served as an assistant at the facility. Davidovich received an eight-year prison sentence, while Leibovich was sentenced to eleven years. Both were convicted of systematic abuse of vulnerable minors and multiple counts of severe assault against children under their care.
Details of the Case
The abuse, which took place between 2021 and 2022, involved more than 200 documented incidents of violence against 12 children aged start to three. Prosecution represented by Attorney Tali Karet described the distressing nature of the offenses, which included shaking, hitting, degrading treatment, and prolonged neglect. In a statement, Karet emphasized, “The crimes committed by those entrusted with the care of the most precious members of society have no place in our judicial system.”
Criminal Activities
The abuse came to light in February 2022 when a mother reported suspicious bruises on her two-year-old daughter, leading to an investigation by law enforcement. Evidence was collected from surveillance cameras at the daycare, revealing troubling patterns of mistreatment, such as shaking and hitting, hair pulling, and leaving children unattended for extended periods. In some instances, children were found tied to cribs or other equipment for hours.
Daniel Leibovich, then 32, faced numerous charges for the physical assault of infants and toddlers. Her mother, Orly Davidovich, 55 at the time of the incidents, was convicted for both her own actions and for witnessing her daughter’s abuse without intervening.
Sentencing and Financial Compensation
During the sentencing arguments, the prosecution sought a harsher punishment, recommending 14 to 18 years for Leibovich and 9 to 14 years for Davidovich. The court ultimately decided on lesser sentences, marking this as the harshest punishment meted out in a case involving abuse by daycare providers in Israel. Alongside the prison terms, the court ordered the two women to pay a total of 660,000 shekels in damages to the parents of the abused children and confiscated 290,000 shekels of property associated with the daycare.
Attorney Karet affirmed the court’s decisive move against child abuse, stating, “There will be no tolerance for abuse against the vulnerable, and the response will be severe and deterring.”
Conclusion
This case highlights the crucial need for vigilance and accountability in the care of young children. As the judicial system sends a strong message against child abuse, it emphasizes the importance of protecting the most vulnerable members of society