Dead end in the Halperin affair: the witnesses refuse to 'testify'

The Halperin affair, which created a commotion in London, is weakening.

Key witnesses refuse to testify before police against Rabbi Chaim Halpern, one of the city rabbis, who was suspected of several crimes. The police have no further significant evidence to allow the filing of an indictment.

According to the rabbis of the city, there is no justification to testify for the police and go through the prohibition of 'mesira', while Rabbi Halperin said that he is ready to appear before members of the Special Court established by the Kedasia - Association of rabbis and judges in London - to discuss the matter.

However, the special Beis Din has decided not to convene in the time being - until the police say the final word for the affair.

Last week two leading activists who are dealing with the affair met with a senior police officer in order to reach an agreement according to which the police close the case and move the handling of the matter to the Beis Din, which will transfer the findings to the police. The police refused the proposal, and argue that the investigation has not been concluded.

One local activists affiliated with the camp 'opponents of Halperin' says to B'Chadrei Charedim, in light of the current situation he is concerned that this episode would sink into oblivion and raise dust, like other serious incidents, which were forgotten over time.

'בחדרי' גם ברשתות החברתיות - הצטרפו!