Efrati, says has no memory of incident
Photo: Yaron Brener
Attempted rape suspect undergoes psychiatric evaluation
After initial evaluation determined that Erez Efrati, captain in IDF chief of staff's bodyguard force suspected of assault, attempted rape, is not psychotic, second evaluation ordered by court commences
Captain Erez Efrati, the IDF chief of staff's security guard charged with assault and attempted rape was sent to the Abarbanel Psychiatric Hospital on Tuesday by the Tel Aviv District Court to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
It should be noted that Efrati and his lawyers never claimed insanity, but that the suspect has claimed he has no memory of the events that took place during the attempted rape in the early hours of the morning after his bachelor party at the Tel Aviv port several week ago.
Attempted rape suspect Erez Efrati in court (Photo: Yaron Brener)
Last week a psychiatric evaluation was submitted to the court which charged that despite his poor emotional state, Efrati is no psychotic and is not suicidal.
Following the evaluation the court ruled that Efrati can move freely in his prison cell and without being handcuffed to his bed at night as has been the case so far, for fear he may try to take his own life.
After Tuesday's evaluation, Efrati will be sent back to his prison cell. The decision that Efrati undergo an evaluation was made 10 days ago during his remand hearing.
Meanwhile, the court extended Efrati's remand yet again, with another remand hearing set for January 5.
Tuesday also saw a preliminary brief hearing in Efrati's trial. He was asked by the court whether he read the indictment, and whether he understood the charges brought against him, to which he responded positively. The trial will resume with a detailed response to the indictment on January 14.
