Teen Admits Fatal Stabbing of Pizza Worker, Claims No Intent to Kill
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
A 15-year-old defendant admitted to fatally stabbing pizza worker Yemanu Zelka, 21, but claims he did not intend to kill him. The incident occurred after Zelka asked a group of teens to stop using party spray in a Petah Tikva pizzeria. The teen, who was originally charged with negligent homicide, now seeks a change to negligent manslaughter. Zelka's family has criticized the prosecution for what they deem lenient charges.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 15-year-old defendant admitted to fatally stabbing pizza worker Yemanu Zelka, 21.
- The defendant claims he did not intend to cause a fatal injury during the incident.
- The stabbing occurred after Zelka asked a group of teens not to use party spray in a pizzeria.
- Zelka's family has denounced the charges against the defendants as too light.
- Nineteen people were arrested in connection with the killing, with 15 indicted on various charges.
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