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Jerusalem Court Acquits Yona Schreiber of Nun Assault Due to Psychosis
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By יצחק וייס
First reported by Ynet · Aug 26, 2026
What happened
Yona Schreiber was acquitted by a Jerusalem court of assaulting a nun due to being psychotic during the incident, but was ordered to be hospitalized for up to six years starting in 2026.
- 01Jerusalem court acquits Yona Schreiber of assaulting a nun due to psychosis.
- 02Psychiatric evaluation found Schreiber was psychotic and not responsible at the time.
- 03Schreiber faced charges of serious assault motivated by hostility and simple assault.
- 04Court ruled Schreiber committed the act but lacked mental intent, granting insanity defense.
- 05Schreiber ordered hospitalized up to six years starting August 24, 2026, with possible early release.
- 06Psychiatric committee can shorten hospitalization with notification to prosecution and defense.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Jerusalem Court Acquits Yona Schreiber of Nun Assault Due to Psychosis
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Jerusalem Court Acquits Man Who Assaulted Nun Due to Insanity, Orders Psychiatric Hospitalization
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