Cyprus court: British teen guilty of fabricating rape claims against Israelis

Announcing his verdict, judge says the defendant didn't tell the truth and tried to deceive the court with "convenient" and "evasive" statements in court.

by Associated Press and Israel Hayom Staff

Published on 12-30-2019 10:57

Last modified: 12-30-2019 14:18

Cyprus court: British teen guilty of fabricating rape claims against Israelis

Ami Shooman

The 19-year-old British tourist in Cyprus appears after a court hearing in July | Photo: Ami Shooman

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