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Liberman Reflects on Past Assault Conviction, Says He'd Act Differently Today
How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By Ирен Давид
First reported by Ice · 5 days ago
What happened
Israeli politician Avigdor Liberman discussed his 2001 conviction for assaulting a minor and issuing threats, stemming from an incident in 1999 where he intervened after his son was beaten. Liberman stated he would act differently today, acknowledging his past reaction was "too dramatic."
- 01Avigdor Liberman discussed his 2001 conviction for assaulting a minor.
- 02The incident involved Liberman intervening after his son was beaten by older children.
- 03Liberman stated the legal description of the event was "too dramatic."
- 04He acknowledged he might act differently if faced with a similar situation today.
- 05Liberman was fined and ordered to pay compensation in 2001.
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