Suspect in Lawyer's Murder Found Fit to Remain in Custody
Attorney Oren Sasson, who is suspected of murdering attorney Arbel Feldman in Rishon LeZion, underwent a psychiatric examination. The experts found no circumstances preventing his continued detention.
Key facts
- •Suspect: attorney Oren Sasson
- •Victim: attorney Arbel Feldman
- •Location of the murder under investigation: Rishon LeZion
- •Date of examination: August 5, 2026
- •Finding: No impediments to continued detention were identified
Examination at the Defense's Request
The psychiatric examination was conducted on August 5, 2026, at the request of Oren Sasson's defense attorney. Following the examination, it was determined that Sasson was fit to remain in custody.
What the Evaluation Concluded
According to a report by Walla, citing sources familiar with the details of the investigation, during the examination the suspect asked the psychiatrist whether he was a police officer and whether he was interrogating him, and then began insulting him. Despite this behavior, the evaluation found no grounds preventing Sasson's continued detention.
What the Report Did Not Include
The publication did not specify the court, case number, length of detention, or statutory provision on which the decision was based. The source also does not report that an indictment was filed or that a final judgment was issued regarding the suspect's guilt.
What this means for you
The psychiatric evaluation in this case indicates only that there is no medical impediment to the suspect's continued detention. By itself, it neither proves his guilt nor replaces future decisions to be issued by the court in the criminal proceedings.
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