Supervised sex offender indicted for Tel Aviv home invasion rape
A man under supervision for prior sex offenses has been charged with following a woman to her apartment in Tel Aviv, where prosecutors say he raped her and later attempted another assault.
By Ricardo Brooks ·
The State Attorney’s Office filed an indictment on Thursday with the Tel Aviv District Court against Adam Yassin, a man currently under supervision for previous sex offenses. The charges accuse Yassin of following a female victim to her residence in Tel Aviv and raping her inside her home.
Prosecutors state that Yassin did not stop at the initial attack. They allege that approximately two weeks after the first incident, he entered the woman’s apartment again with the specific intent to rape her. During this second visit, he committed an indecent act against her before being driven out of the residence by the victim.
The formal indictment lists several serious charges against the defendant. These include entering a residence with the intent to commit a felony, multiple counts of indecent acts, and rape by exploiting a condition that prevented the victim from resisting. Additionally, Yassin faces charges of theft and violating a supervision order.
The prosecution’s account describes how Yassin followed the woman as she walked along the street before gaining entry to her apartment. Once inside, he allegedly carried out indecent acts and raped her while she was in a state that made it impossible for her to fight back.
A central part of the case involves the defendant’s status as a supervised sex offender. The prosecution alleges that he violated orders imposed under the law protecting the public from sex offenses. Specifically, he was in the victim’s apartment at a time when she was unable to resist, contrary to the conditions of his supervision.
The charges also highlight evidence found on Yassin’s personal devices. Prosecutors claim he possessed pornography on his cellphone. Furthermore, they allege the phone contained videos that Yassin had filmed of women in public spaces, with the footage focusing specifically on their buttocks.
Sigal Orbach-Solomon, an attorney representing the victim through the Justice Ministry’s Legal Aid department, emphasized the severity of the situation. She noted that the alleged attacks occurred while Yassin was under a Prison Service supervision order, raising questions about the effectiveness of the monitoring system.
Orbach-Solomon expressed strong frustration regarding the breach of the victim’s safe space. She stated that the defendant followed her and attacked her in her home, which is the place where she should feel completely safe. She argued that this incident should not have happened and vowed to demand answers and explanations from those responsible for preventing such serious acts and providing protection for the victim and other women.
In a broader statement, the defense attorney highlighted her client’s desire to support other survivors. The victim encouraged others who have experienced sexual violence to overcome their fear and report the incidents to the police. Orbach-Solomon also called for the defendant to be held fully accountable for his actions.
