Man Arrested for Sharing Ex-Girlfriend's Intimate Videos

A 20-year-old man from Ashdod was arrested on suspicion of distributing intimate recordings of his ex-girlfriend and threatening her after their breakup. The suspect denies the allegations, claiming he has evidence that presents a different picture. The judge, however, ruled that the suspect poses a danger.

During the investigation, the ex-girlfriend testified that the intimate videos and photos were only on the suspect's phone and that only he had access to them. The defense attorney suggested the possibility of a phone hack, but the investigator stated that according to the testimony, the recordings were made during video calls with the suspect.

When asked if there was evidence proving the suspect distributed the material, the investigator responded that the sequence of events, the victim's testimony, and the proximity of the distribution to the breakup were sufficient at this stage. The judge noted that while a hack was possible, it was unlikely that someone else would distribute the videos if the suspect possessed the phone. The judge also dismissed the idea that the ex-girlfriend herself uploaded the material, calling it improbable.

The investigator also mentioned that the suspect has a prior record from juvenile court. The defense attorney argued against extending the arrest, stating that the evidence relied solely on the ex-girlfriend's testimony and that it was her word against his. He also claimed investigators lacked concrete evidence and that the ex-girlfriend exhibited obsessive behavior.

However, the judge found sufficient reasonable suspicion for arrest, citing the distribution of images and videos shortly after a threatening conversation allegedly occurred between the two. The judge ordered the suspect to remain in custody for four days, emphasizing that the alleged threat to murder the woman indicated his dangerousness, which needed further investigation given the suspect's claim of a setup.