Police Officer Arrested on Suspicion of Assaulting Wife, Detention Extended
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A police commander in Israel's Coastal District was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his wife, with his detention extended by four days. The officer claims the incident was a verbal argument related to his desire for a divorce and that he has recorded evidence. His lawyer stated the suspicion is preliminary and the truth will emerge soon. The investigation is continuing.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A police commander was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his wife.
- His detention was extended by four days by the Nazareth Magistrate's Court.
- The officer claims the incident was a verbal argument, not an assault.
- The defense alleges the complaint followed the officer's request for a divorce.
- The officer reportedly recorded part of the incident on his phone.
A police commander with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Rav-Pakal) serving in the Coastal District was arrested Friday evening on suspicion of assaulting his wife. The officer was brought before the Nazareth Magistrate's Court, where his detention was extended by four days until Tuesday. During the hearing, the officer's version of events was presented, stating that no assault occurred and the incident was limited to a verbal argument between the couple. The defense claims the argument stemmed from the officer's desire for a divorce, and the complaint was filed about four hours after the dispute. The defense also stated that the officer recorded part of the incident on his mobile phone, which may shed light on the circumstances. Investigators are expected to examine this recording and gather further testimonies. The officer's lawyer, Hassan, told Maariv that this is a preliminary suspicion and that no assault took place, describing it as a mere argument. The investigation is ongoing.
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