Family of Murdered Woman Confronts Ex-Partner in Court
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- Lia Malka's family confronted her ex-partner, Chen Cohen, in court.
- The family accused Cohen of murdering Malka in a June car bombing.
- Cohen denied the accusation, blaming the family instead.
- A protest was held outside the courthouse demanding justice.
- Malka's father expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation's progress.
A heated confrontation erupted Monday morning at the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court between the family of Lia Malka, who was murdered in a car bombing on Highway Ayalon in June, and her ex-partner, Chen Cohen, ahead of a hearing concerning him. Video footage from the scene shows Malka's family members accusing Cohen, shouting "You murdered her" and demanding a life sentence. Cohen retorted to the family, "You did this."
Outside the courtroom, Malka's family and relatives held a protest, carrying signs that read, among other things, "Justice for Lia. Your smile will forever be etched in our hearts." Lia's father, Yakov, expressed frustration, stating, "They are not giving us much detail about what is happening, there is not much progress."
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