AUSTRALIA
Tzedek
1 July 2014
In September 2013 Maccabi appointed an independent committee to investigate misconduct by former Maccabi coach Shannon Francis towards Maccabi members. Tzedek welcomes Maccabi’s public statement today in response to the report, which was recently submitted by the committee.
Tzedek CEO Manny Waks issued the following statement:
“Tzedek commends Maccabi on its initiative to launch this independent inquiry, and welcomes its findings and broader outcomes. It highlights the seriousness in which Maccabi views this matter.
Tzedek acknowledges the monumental work and commitment of all those involved in this inquiry, especially the three committee members, Nina Bassat AM, Harry Rosenberg and Daniel Aghion, as well as the senior Maccabi leadership. At all times through this process both the committee and Maccabi acted professionally, compassionately and sensitively.
We would like to take this opportunity to commend the courageous victims for participating in this process. It would not have been easy but their contribution has been invaluable – not least for Maccabi to better understand the various consequences associated with such an experience.
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