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Parents Outraged After Son's Killer Released Early From Prison
The parents of Adir Rohkar, who was murdered at age 16 in a residential facility, are furious after his killer was released early from a 10-year sentence. The assailant, convicted of manslaughter for stabbing Adir over a piece of bread, served less than nine years and was released without the parents' knowledge.
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What happened
- 01Adir Rohkar's parents are outraged after his killer was released early from prison without notification.
- 02The assailant was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter after stabbing Adir over a piece of bread.
- 03Adir's parents learned of the early release from a journalist, not official channels.
- 04Their lawyer stated the early release was a prize for state negligence and a failure to consult victims.
- 05The assailant was released after serving less than nine years, with a year and three months remaining on his sentence.
Their lawyer condemned the early release as a prize for negligence and stated the state failed to consult the parents as required by law. The assailant's lawyers confirmed he underwent rehabilitation and paid compensation.
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