Court Rules Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Suspects

The District Court ruled on Monday that there is insufficient evidence to support murder charges against Agam Zarfati and Shilat Chuta, who are suspected of involvement in the murder of Benyahu Razi. However, the court did find that there is prima facie evidence for the charge of aiding and abetting murder. Attorneys Roni Poli and Omri Stern, representing Zarfati, stated that the court has referred both defendants for probation service assessments to examine their release. The attorneys added that the court accepted their argument that Zarfati was not involved in planning the murder and did not wish for the victim's death, and criticized the harsh treatment she has allegedly received from the Prison Service (Shabas) since her arrest. The court also previously accepted Zarfati's petition regarding her detention conditions and criticized Shabas actions after footage emerged of her being escorted in handcuffs. The mother of Benyahu Razi reacted angrily, stating that her son has no respite and that Zarfati's treatment was a consequence of violating detention rules, referencing the defendants' smiles and laughter during court appearances. She expressed hope that the court would "wake up" and that all those involved would receive their punishment.