Suspect in Assault on Reporter שי גולדן May Face Charges Despite Victim's Forgiveness

Police are considering filing charges against a suspect accused of assaulting media personality שי גולדן in the התקווה neighborhood. The suspect was questioned and subsequently released under restrictive conditions, though the investigation remains active. Despite the violent incident, גולדן has stated he does not wish to file a complaint against the attacker. He expressed a desire to forgive the individual, explaining that he wants to prevent the suspect from facing criminal proceedings. גולדן has even invited the man to meet for a conversation.

The incident occurred when גולדן and a camera crew were in the התקווה neighborhood for a report for רשת 13. During filming, a passerby approached גולדן, began shouting political insults and threats, and then physically assaulted him, punching him in the hand. The confrontation, which included verbal abuse and threats, was captured on camera, highlighting how a work assignment turned into a violent encounter.

גולדן, who reportedly attempted to de-escalate the situation, stated, "I am not angry at the guy, I have no desire to complicate him with criminal proceedings or set his life on the wrong path. Therefore, I chose not to file a complaint and asked the officer to forgo the criminal process, but I was told that it is no longer in my hands. Therefore, I very much hope that he and I can talk and resolve the matter with understanding and Israeli consideration, in a period when we have even fought and raised our hands against each other. I forgive him and do not want to see him get into criminal trouble, but of course, I respect the police." The police confirmed the details of the report.