Professor Accused of Planning Terror Attacks Claims He's 'Normal'
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Professor Shahhar Nevo, accused of planning terror attacks, told a court he is "normal" and does not need a psychiatric evaluation. He argued his published plan was incomplete and pointed to Moshe Feiglin and Uri Melamed as more extreme figures. Nevo also requested better prison conditions. The court, agreeing with both sides, decided against a psychiatric assessment against his will.
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- Professor Shahhar Nevo, accused of planning terror attacks, declared he is "normal" and doesn't need a psychiatric evaluation.
- Nevo argued his published plan was only partially released and requested the full document be published.
- He named Moshe Feiglin and Uri Melamed as more extreme individuals who should face prosecution first.
- Nevo's defense attorneys acknowledged evidence but stated the case is more complex than the indictment suggests.
- The court ruled against ordering a psychiatric evaluation for Nevo against his explicit wishes.
Professor Shahhar Nevo, a mathematics lecturer at Bar-Ilan University accused of planning major terror attacks against Arabs, stated in court that he is "normal" and does not require psychiatric evaluation. Nevo faces serious charges including preparation for an act of terror, extortion by threats, and obstruction of justice. During a hearing at the Central District Court in Lod, he requested not to be sent for a psychiatric assessment, arguing that his published plan was only partially presented to the public.
Nevo claimed that only the first page of his 20-page plan was released, which he felt portrayed him as initiating a war against the "people of Israel." He requested that the remaining pages be published, stating they contain the main substance of his proposal. He also pointed fingers at Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Identity party, and podcast host Uri Melamed, suggesting they should have been prosecuted before him due to their extremist right-wing views. Feiglin was mentioned in the plan as someone Nevo intended to collaborate with, though Feiglin reportedly did not respond to any demands. Melamed's name was not previously mentioned in connection with the case.
Nevo also addressed his prison conditions, requesting a transfer to a different wing in Ayalon Prison, citing poor conditions in the transit camp. His primary focus, however, remained his opposition to a psychiatric evaluation. He firmly stated he had no prior psychiatric issues and did not wish to be examined, asserting his mental well-being. He highlighted that he continued his university professorship while preparing the plan, reinforcing his claim of normalcy.
Nevo's defense attorneys, Hadar Sharir and Alon Porat from the Public Defense, acknowledged that the investigation materials provided prima facie evidence against their client. However, they argued that the evidence paints a more nuanced picture than the indictment suggests, reserving further arguments for the main trial. Judge Eliana Daniely accepted the parties' positions and ruled against ordering a psychiatric evaluation against Nevo's will, noting his explicit opposition and the fact that neither side had requested it. The judge emphasized that forcing a psychiatric assessment, especially inpatient, is a severe and invasive step.
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