Prosecution appeals punishment of officer convicted of negligent homicide of Palestinian teen

The State Attorney's Office appealed to the Supreme Court on Sunday against the light punishment given to Ben Deri, a Border Police officer who was convicted of the negligent homicide of a 17-year-old Palestinian teenager.

Deri, who admitted to the charges, received a 9-month sentence and probation and was ordered to pay compensation to the victim’s family.

The prosecution believes the punishment given to Deri does not fit the nature of the crime.