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Mazuz considers putting Arab MK on trial

Indictment will be submitted after hearing on MK Mohammad Barakeh's alleged disturbances during protests. During one protest, he allegedly slapped police officer, and in another, attacked passerby

Another politician is on the way to court. Attorney General Menachem Mazuz on Thursday notified  Hadash Chairman Knesset Member Mohammad Barakeh that he is considering issuing an indictment against him that will include three criminal charges for alleged disturbances during protest demonstrations in recent years.

 

The decision was made after the attorney general held discussions with the State Prosecutor's Office, the deputy state prosecutor, and the police, who were on the cases. The said cases only recently reached the attorney general's office due to scheduling difficulties between Barakeh and the police.

 

The first charge refers to a demonstration held in the village of Bilin on April 28, 2008 when MK Barakeh allegedly attacked a soldier in the Masada Brigade while the soldier was leading an arrested protestor to the police patrol car. In this incident, Barakeh may stand trial for assaulting a military official.

 

In the second incident, which took place next to Carmel Market in Tel Aviv in August 2006, Barakeh allegedly slapped a police officer, threatening him and cursing him. In this incident, the charge being considered is insulting a public official.

 

The third incident refers to a demonstration held in Rabin Square in July 2006 when MK Barakeh allegedly attacked a passerby who made a comment to Uri Avneri, who participated in the demonstration. For this, the charge being considered is assault and battery.

 

Before a final decision is made as to whether an indictment will be issued, a hearing will be held before the attorney general. For the hearing, the Tel Aviv District Prosecutor's Office will submit evidence it has collected while working on the case.

 


פרסום ראשון: 02.19.09, 13:31
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