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Police Error May Lead to Dropped Child Abuse Charges at Kfar Saba Kindergarten

A child abuse case against a Kfar Saba kindergarten manager, Bracha Alon, and her daughter, Shani Becker, may be dropped due to a police error in obtaining surveillance footage. The defense argues the police lacked a proper court order for the recordings, which form the basis of the indictment.

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What happened

  1. 01Child abuse charges against a Kfar Saba kindergarten manager and her daughter may be dropped due to a police evidence error.
  2. 02The defense claims police obtained crucial surveillance footage without a proper court warrant.
  3. 03Investigator Shimon Bouaron testified uncertainly about the warrant process for the recordings.
  4. 04The indictment alleges Bracha Alon repeatedly hit young children, while her daughter is accused of similar abuse.
  5. 05Parents of the alleged child abuse victims expressed outrage at the potential dismissal of the case.
  6. 06The judge will decide on the admissibility of the video evidence, which could lead to the indictment's cancellation.

Investigator Shimon Bouaron testified uncertainly about the warrant process. If the judge rules the footage inadmissible, the charges are likely to be dismissed, angering parents of the alleged victims.

Translated and summarized by baba from NEWSru Israel, the latest report. Read NEWSru Israel’s original

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