Court Recommends Downgrading Charge Against Driver Who Left Child to Die in Netanya Accident
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Walla · 5 hours ago
What happened
An Israeli court has recommended reducing the charge against 82-year-old Carol Pasler from intentional to negligent hit-and-run after she fatally struck 4-year-old Rafael Adna in Netanya and left the scene. The defense argued Pasler was unaware due to cognitive decline, while prosecutors insisted she knew or ignored the injury. The court panel suggested a lesser charge, with the defense accepting and prosecution reviewing the decision. The next hearing is set for October.
- 01Court recommends downgrading Carol Pasler's charge from intentional to negligent hit-and-run.
- 02Pasler fatally struck 4-year-old Rafael Adna in Netanya three years ago and left the scene.
- 03Defense claims Pasler was unaware due to age-related cognitive limitations.
- 04Prosecution argues Pasler knew or ignored that she hit a person.
- 05Judges suggest negligent abandonment with a maximum 3-year sentence instead of 7 years.
- 06Next court hearing postponed to October as victim's parents could not attend.
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