Holon Resident Charged With Raping a Woman in Bat Yam
The State Attorney’s Office filed an indictment against Michael Shine, 41, following a meeting with a woman to receive paid sexual services. He is charged with rape, theft, threats, and obstruction of justice; the court will determine the defendant’s guilt.
Key facts
- •Defendant: Michael Shine, 41, Holon
- •Publication date: October 25, 2026
- •Meeting place: a hotel in Bat Yam
- •Alleged amount stolen: 4,000 shekels
- •Charges: rape, theft, threats, and obstruction of justice
- •The prosecution is seeking detention until the conclusion of the proceedings
What the Prosecution Alleges
According to the prosecution’s account, Shine met the woman at a hotel in Bat Yam. After the meeting, he allegedly attacked her and raped her twice, despite her resistance, and also attempted to suffocate her with a pillow.
Theft, Threats, and Deleted Correspondence
According to the indictment, Shine then stole 4,000 shekels from the woman’s bag. It is further alleged that he threatened her friend, who had been called to help, with a club and deleted his correspondence with the woman in order to obstruct the investigation.
What the Prosecution Is Seeking
The prosecution is seeking to keep the defendant in custody until the conclusion of the legal proceedings. The source does not state the case number, the name of the court, the statutory provisions applied, or the court’s decision on the detention request.
What this means for you
The filing of an indictment marks the opening of criminal proceedings, but it does not prove a person’s guilt. The request for detention until the conclusion of the proceedings is considered separately, and the material presented does not make clear what decision was made regarding it.
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