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Convicted Pedophile's Sentence Cut, Victim Fears for Safety

1/28/2026

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Nechemya Weberman, a convicted pedophile from Brooklyn, had his sentence reduced from 103 years to 18 years, drawing criticism from advocates.
Weberman claimed remorse but said he could not remember details of the crimes against a 12-year-old victim.
Prosecutor Joseph Alexis initially considered offering a 15-year deal but changed his stance after Weberman’s evasive responses.
Rivky Deutsch, the victim, expressed concern through her lawyer that Weberman remains a danger to Hasidic survivors.

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Nechemya Weberman, a convicted pedophile from Brooklyn, had his sentence reduced from 103 years to 18 years, drawing criticism from advocates.
Weberman claimed remorse but said he could not remember details of the crimes against a 12-year-old victim.
Prosecutor Joseph Alexis initially considered offering a 15-year deal but changed his stance after Weberman’s evasive responses.
Rivky Deutsch, the victim, expressed concern through her lawyer that Weberman remains a danger to Hasidic survivors.