Daughter Calls Police After Stepfather Allegedly Threatens Mother With Gun
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A 21-year-old woman in Be'er Sheva called police after her mother's husband allegedly threatened her mother with a licensed handgun. The suspect, who denies the charges and has no prior record, claimed it was a case of "one testimony against another." He told the court he had learned a lesson and would not repeat the behavior. A judge is awaiting further investigation into the claims.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A woman in Be'er Sheva called police after her mother's husband allegedly threatened her mother with a handgun.
- The suspect denies the allegations and has no prior criminal record.
- The defense described the case as "one testimony against another."
- The suspect told the court he had "learned a lesson" and promised not to repeat the behavior.
- A judge is awaiting further investigation into the claims.
A 21-year-old woman alerted police to her family's home in Be'er Sheva after her mother's husband allegedly threatened her with a licensed handgun. The initial police investigation revealed two prior incidents involving the suspect. The suspect denied the allegations, with his defense attorney stating it was a case of "one testimony against another." The defense also noted the suspect has no prior criminal record and requested the court consider any corroborating evidence from the complainant's household.
During the court proceedings, the suspect addressed the judge, describing his difficult personal circumstances, including caring for his elderly, wheelchair-bound mother and his father. He stated he had "learned a lesson" and promised the incident would not happen again, even offering to leave the home if necessary. The court's decision is pending further investigation.