Court ruling10/18/2026

Student Transportation Driver Convicted of Offenses Against a 15-Year-Old Student

The Jerusalem District Court convicted student transportation driver Shay Shitrit of sexual offenses against a 15-year-old special education student, as well as drug offenses. The court accepted the minor’s testimony in full and rejected the defendant’s account.

Key facts

•Court: Jerusalem District Court
•Decision date: October 18, 2026
•Convicted person: Shay Shitrit
•Victim: a special education student, approximately 15 years old
•Two incidents of unlawful penetration
•The case number and sentence were not specified

What Happened

According to the verdict, Shitrit drove the minor to his home on two occasions. There, he supplied her with drugs and committed acts of a sexual nature against her.

What Evidence the Court Accepted

The court found the girl’s testimony fully credible. In addition to her account, the court considered correspondence with a friend and conversations the minor had with the ChatGPT application shortly after the events. The court rejected Shitrit’s account.

What Offenses the Driver Was Convicted Of

Shitrit was convicted over two incidents of unlawful penetration, inducing a minor to use a dangerous drug, and possessing drugs and implements for their use. The precise statutory provisions, case number, and sentence imposed are not specified in the source.

Limits of the Published Information

The report concerns the conviction but does not include information about the sentence or when it was imposed. The parties’ responses at the time of publication were also not provided.

What this means for you

The decision shows that, when assessing a victim’s testimony, the court may consider digital materials created shortly after the events, including correspondence and conversations with the ChatGPT application. However, the brief report does not allow one to conclude that such materials are sufficient on their own for a conviction: in this case, they were examined alongside the girl’s testimony and additional circumstances.

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