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Israeli Comedian Ordered to Pay Woman Thousands for Weight-Related Insults During Show

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First reported by N12 · 27 minutes ago

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Israeli comedian Vladimir Tamarkin must pay a woman 10,000 shekels after calling her "fat" and comparing her to a boxer and a cat during a stand-up show. The Tel Aviv court ruled his remarks were defamatory and crossed acceptable comedic boundaries. Tamarkin denied the claims but acknowledged the case boosted his career.

01Comedian Vladimir Tamarkin insulted a woman’s weight during a Russian-language stand-up show in Bat Yam.
02Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court ruled the remarks defamatory and ordered Tamarkin to pay 10,000 shekels.
03Judge acknowledged coarse language in comedy but said humiliations must be avoided.
04Tamarkin denied making the statements and argued audience expects provocative humor.
05The woman sought 50,000 shekels but was awarded 10,000 including legal costs.
06Tamarkin said the case boosted his career despite the negative ruling.

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