Man Arrested for Alleged Domestic Violence Years After Divorce
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A 42-year-old man from Moshav Ta'oz was arrested after his ex-wife accused him of ongoing domestic violence, years after their divorce. She claims the abuse affected her, her mother, and her children, and that her teenage son was attacked when he intervened. The suspect denies the allegations, but a court extended his detention by three days, citing reasonable suspicion.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A 42-year-old man was arrested for alleged domestic violence against his ex-wife and family.
- The ex-wife claims the abuse continued for years, even after their divorce nearly eight years ago.
- She reported that her 15-year-old son was attacked when he tried to intervene.
- The suspect denies the allegations, calling them false accusations.
- A court extended his detention by three days, finding reasonable suspicion.
- The court ordered a specialized investigation of children who may have witnessed the events.
A 42-year-old resident of Moshav Ta'oz, near Beit Shemesh, was arrested following a complaint filed by his ex-wife alleging ongoing violence against her and her family. The ex-wife claims the abuse was a significant factor in their divorce, which occurred nearly eight years ago. She reported that the man continued to visit her home without her consent, sometimes staying overnight, even after she moved to a new residence and began a new relationship.
According to the complaint filed with the Kiryat Gat police, the alleged violence extended to the woman's mother and children. The ex-wife recounted an incident approximately two and a half months prior where the man allegedly acted violently towards her. She also stated that her 15-year-old son was attacked when he tried to intervene during an incident of violence, and that her daughter reported the man hitting her grandmother.
The suspect denied all allegations, claiming the accusations are false and part of a prolonged conflict aimed at alienating him from his children. During a court hearing, his defense argued that there was no evidence to support the ex-wife's claims and that she was fabricating the story. The judge, however, found sufficient evidence to establish reasonable suspicion of the alleged offenses.
The court extended the man's detention by three days and ordered a specialized investigation involving the children who may have witnessed the events. The judge noted that the ex-wife's current residence is rented and there is no reason for the suspect to be there, suggesting he should pursue legal channels for child visitation rights.