Due to a 2-minute delay: Suspect in rape and death threats nearly evaded prosecution

A Jerusalem Magistrate's Court judge ordered the release of a suspect in rape and death threats after he was brought to court two minutes late. The detention request was dismissed, but an appeal by the police to the District Court overturned the decision and kept him in custody. A serious indictment will be filed against him tomorrow.

A Jerusalem Magistrate's Court judge ordered the release of a suspect in rape and death threats after police brought him to court two minutes late. The detention request was dismissed due to the technical delay, and the suspect was expected to be released. Investigators from the Harel station filed an appeal that same day to the Jerusalem District Court, which ruled that the decision was based solely on a technical and administrative lapse and could endanger public safety. The appeal was accepted, the release decision was overturned, and the suspect remained in custody. Tomorrow, the prosecution is expected to file an indictment against him for rape, death threats, and assaulting a partner. According to the suspicion, the victim's ex-partner struggled to accept the breakup, stalked and harassed her over an extended period, and in one instance held a knife to her throat, threatened to kill her, and raped her. Investigators have a recording of the incident that strengthens the suspicions.