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Israeli Prosecutors File Historic Charges for Murder to Prevent Court Testimony in Golan Double Killing
Israeli prosecutors have charged three men with the double murder of a contractor and a private investigator in the Golan Heights, marking the first case where murder is charged to prevent a witness's court testimony.
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What happened
- 01Prosecutors charge three suspects with double murder to prevent a witness's testimony for the first time in Israel.
- 02Victims were contractor Marwan Abu Shaheen and private investigator Saada Saada, killed in Bukata, Golan Heights.
- 03The murder was planned to stop Abu Shaheen from testifying against extortionists who threatened him.
- 04One suspect also faces attempted murder charges for shooting a restaurant owner in Birka while evading police.
- 05Evidence includes DNA, fingerprints, security footage, phone tracking, and a recorded confession.
- 06Prosecutors requested suspects remain in custody pending trial due to the severity of charges and evidence.
The suspects allegedly killed the contractor to stop his testimony in an extortion case and also face charges for a separate attempted murder. Evidence includes DNA, surveillance, and a confession.
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