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Australian Court Bars Key Video Evidence in Threat Case Against Two Sydney Medical Workers
An Australian court ruled that a TikTok video of two Sydney hospital workers threatening Israelis is inadmissible evidence. The pair, Ahmed Nadir and Sara Abu-Labdeh, were fired after the footage caused outrage in Australia and Israel.
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What happened
- 01Judge ruled the TikTok recording was illegally made and cannot be used in court.
- 02The case involves Bankstown Hospital workers Ahmed Nadir and Sara Abu-Labdeh.
- 03The pair made antisemitic remarks and threats against Israeli patients.
- 04Both were fired after the video sparked outrage and an investigation.
- 05Leaders in Australia and Israel condemned the comments as hateful and disgraceful.
Their criminal trial is due to begin this summer, but the prosecution has now lost its central exhibit.
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