Haifa Mother Arrested for Child Abuse Released After Court Scolds Police
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
A Haifa mother arrested on suspicion of child abuse was released by a court that criticized police for insufficient investigation. She explained the incident was a "fantasy game" and she was not present. Her attorney called it a "false arrest" fueled by a leaked video. Social services are involved with the child.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A Haifa mother was released after being arrested on suspicion of child abuse.
- The court criticized police for failing to conduct basic investigative actions.
- The mother claimed the incident was a "fantasy game" and she was not present.
- Her attorney stated the arrest was "false" and accelerated by a leaked video.
- The child is now being supported by Haifa's social services.
A mother from Haifa, arrested on suspicion of abusing her daughter, was released from custody on Tuesday after a night in detention. The court ordered her release, criticizing the investigating unit for failing to conduct basic investigative actions before seeking to extend her arrest. The mother explained to the court that the incident captured on video, which showed a child crawling on all fours attached to a leash, was a "fantasy game." She stated that the child was playing a game where she wanted to impersonate her dog, and that the person seen with the child in the video was a relative, not herself. The video, which circulated on social media, prompted a passerby to report the incident to the police. Police officers from the Haifa station arrested the mother for questioning, and the Haifa Municipality's social services began to provide support in the case. The mother's attorney, Beni Harel, called the arrest a "false arrest" that gained momentum solely due to the video leaking to the media. He emphasized that the relative and the child were engaged in imaginative play and that there was no intent of abuse.
