MK Ofer Cassif Convicted of Assaulting Police Officer
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Member of Knesset Ofer Cassif was convicted by the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court of aggravated assault of a police officer during a protest four years ago. The court rejected Cassif's claims of accidental contact and self-defense, citing evidence. The prosecution argued the actions were intentional obstructions. Cassif criticized the verdict as part of a political campaign.
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- MK Ofer Cassif was convicted of aggravated assault of a police officer.
- The incident occurred during a protest in the southern Hebron Hills four years ago.
- The court rejected Cassif's claims of accidental contact and self-defense.
- The prosecution presented video evidence and eyewitness accounts.
- Cassif stated the verdict was part of a political campaign against him.
- The Attorney General filed the indictment in January 2024.
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court convicted Member of Knesset Ofer Cassif on Thursday of aggravated assault of a police officer during a protest in the southern Hebron Hills approximately four years ago. According to the indictment, Cassif attempted to drive his vehicle towards the protest area, but police prevented him due to security concerns and the road's access to Area A. Following an argument, Cassif drove his car backward several meters and then forward, hitting the officer's leg. He then exited the vehicle and struck the officer on the head. The Jerusalem District Prosecutor's Office argued that both actions were intentional and aimed at obstructing the officer. Cassif's defense that the car incident was accidental and the subsequent strike was self-defense was rejected by the prosecution, citing video evidence and eyewitness accounts. The prosecution further stated that Cassif's actions did not qualify for self-defense or parliamentary immunity. "This is part of a campaign by the other side. There are ministers with serious convictions, there is a Kahane-ist minister, and there are daily crimes in the West Bank," Cassif stated outside the courtroom. The Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, filed the indictment against Cassif in January 2024.
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