Ofer Cassif Convicted of Assaulting Police Officer in Aggravated Circumstances
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Member of Knesset Ofer Cassif was convicted of assaulting a police officer under aggravated circumstances during a protest in the southern Hebron Hills four years ago. The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court found that Cassif drove his vehicle into the officer and subsequently struck him. The officer, Tzachi Azulay, stated that video evidence clearly showed he was attacked and humiliated. Cassif's conviction relates to actions intended to obstruct the officer in his duty.
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- MK Ofer Cassif was convicted of assaulting a police officer in aggravated circumstances.
- The incident occurred four years ago during a protest in the southern Hebron Hills.
- The court found Cassif drove his vehicle into the officer and then struck him.
- The assaulted officer, Tzachi Azulay, stated video evidence proved the attack.
- Cassif's actions were deemed intended to obstruct the officer in his duty.
Member of Knesset Ofer Cassif has been convicted of assaulting a police officer under aggravated circumstances. The incident occurred approximately four years ago during a protest in the southern Hebron Hills. The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court found Cassif guilty based on charges detailing that he drove his vehicle slowly towards a police officer, identified as Y.A., hitting the officer's leg. The indictment stated Cassif's intention was to obstruct the officer in his duty.
Following the vehicle contact, the officer reportedly struck the car's hood and approached the driver's side, shouting at Cassif. Cassif then opened his door, yelling at the officer. The officer then touched Cassif's face with his finger, at which point Cassif allegedly struck the officer forcefully on the left side of his head with an open hand. The indictment concluded that Cassif's actions constituted an assault on an officer in the line of duty, intended to hinder or prevent him from performing his role.
The assaulted officer, Tzachi Azulay, stated earlier in the proceedings that video evidence of the assault was sufficient for conviction. He asserted, "The video speaks for itself. Everything is quite clear to everyone, I was attacked, run over, humiliated as a police officer who served the people and the country."
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