Lawyer Sues Broadcaster Over False Report on Hasidic Smuggling Case
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Lawyer Yisrael Enden is suing Keshet Broadcasting for 50,000 shekels, alleging a false report on the mako news site. The article incorrectly stated he was awaiting trial in a smuggling case involving a Gerrer Hasid. Enden's legal status had already been determined, and he claims the report defamed him.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Lawyer Yisrael Enden is suing Keshet Broadcasting for 50,000 shekels over a false report.
- The mako news site allegedly misrepresented Enden's legal status in a smuggling case.
- The article claimed Enden was awaiting trial, but his sentencing had already occurred.
- The case involves an alleged attempt to smuggle Elazar Vygdorovitz, a Gerrer Hasid, to the US.
Lawyer Yisrael Enden is demanding 50,000 shekels from Keshet Broadcasting after the news site mako published a report allegedly misrepresenting his legal status. Enden claims the article falsely stated he was awaiting trial, when in fact his sentencing had already occurred.
The report concerned Enden's alleged involvement in an attempt to smuggle Elazar Vygdorovitz, described as the "operations officer of the Gerrer Hasidic dynasty," to the United States. Enden asserts that the mako article presented him as still on trial, which he states is inaccurate given his case has concluded with a verdict.
Enden's lawsuit seeks compensation for the alleged defamation and false reporting by the Keshet-owned website.
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