Three Suspects in Assault on Photographer Placed Under House Arrest
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court released three suspects to house arrest in connection with the assault on Heidi Levine, an American photographer for The Washington Post. Another suspect was released without restrictive conditions.
Key facts
- •Court: Jerusalem Magistrate's Court
- •Victim: photographer Heidi Levine
- •Three suspects: house arrest
- •One suspect: released without restrictions
- •The source contains no decisions concerning three additional suspects
- •The case number and date of the decision were not specified
What Happened
The assault on Heidi Levine occurred on the Friday preceding publication, in the village of Taybeh near Ramallah. The source reports that, following the incident, the cases of several suspects were considered.
The Court's Decision
The court placed three suspects under house arrest, while the fourth suspect was released without any restrictions. At the time of publication, hearings concerning three additional suspects were scheduled to take place within the following hour; their outcomes were not stated in the source.
The Judge's Position
Judge Moriah Charka characterized the assault as serious. However, she noted that the only video presented to her showed the journalists leaving the scene because stones were being thrown. The suspects denied any connection to the incident.
What this means for you
House arrest at this stage means release from custody subject to restrictions on the place of residence, not a conviction. Release without conditions likewise does not amount to the termination of the investigation unless expressly determined otherwise; the source does not report the filing of indictments or a final decision in the case.
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