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Israeli Judge Faces Complaint Over Offensive Remarks to Ultra-Orthodox Witnesses
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First reported by Now 14 · 18 hours ago
What happened
Judge Yifat Ungar-Biton of Hadera Magistrate's Court faced a complaint for making offensive remarks toward ultra-Orthodox witnesses during a hearing. The Judicial Complaints Commissioner closed the case after the judge apologized, emphasizing the need for judicial sensitivity.
- 01Judge Yifat Ungar-Biton made disparaging remarks to two ultra-Orthodox witnesses in court.
- 02The witnesses filed a complaint alleging bias and disrespect toward the Haredi community.
- 03The judge compared a witness's speech pace to rapid synagogue prayers and belittled a document's significance.
- 04Ungar-Biton apologized, saying she meant to use familiar terms without offense.
- 05Judicial Complaints Commissioner Asher Cola closed the investigation, praising the judge's apology.
- 06This was not the first time the judge was recorded making controversial statements.
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