MK Ofer Cassif Convicted of Assaulting Police Officer
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
MK Ofer Cassif was convicted of aggravated assault on a police officer for an incident four years ago during a Hebron Hills demonstration. The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court rejected Cassif's claims of accidental contact, parliamentary immunity, and self-defense. The court ruled his actions were intentional obstruction and disproportionate. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the judicial process and affirmed consequences for assaulting officers.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- MK Ofer Cassif was convicted of aggravated assault on a police officer from a 2020 demonstration.
- The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court rejected Cassif's claims of accidental contact and self-defense.
- The court ruled Cassif intentionally obstructed the officer and his response was disproportionate.
- Cassif's parliamentary immunity was deemed not to permit endangering people or obstructing police.
- Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the judicial system's handling of the case.
- The officer stated video evidence clearly showed he was assaulted and humiliated.
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