Tag: sentence
Elor Azariya Appeal Hearing Today
The defense wants him exonerated, the prosecution wants his sentence increased.
Former Egyptian Pres. Mubarak to be Released from Prison
Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak has already served his sentence on a separate case.
Judge Adds a Year to Chief Rabbi’s Corruption Sentence
The most scandalous of the six indictment items against the former chief rabbi had to do with his selling conversions in the US
Defense Wins: Private Azaria to Start Serving Sentence March 5
ntil then, Azaria will remain in open custody at the Nahshonim base east of Petach Tikva.
Former PM Ehud Olmert Requests Pardon From President Rivlin
Former PM Olmert requested a pardon to eliminate a prison term that was already reduced from six years to 18 months, after his conviction on charges of bribery.
Jerusalem Terrorist Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Stoning Death of Alexander Levlovich
The prison term for the murder by stoning sends a message to Arabs that Israel will no longer tolerate terrorism of any kind.
UK Man Convicted After Pleading Guilty to Anti-Semitic Attack on Jewish Shoppers
Four Orthodox Jews in North London were attacked by a young British man who yelled 'heil Hitler' and threw gas canisters at them from a van.
Jerusalem Terrorist Was Just Released from Jail before Starting New Prison Sentence
Last year, Abu Sabih was indicted on eight counts of incitement to violence and terrorism, and eight counts of supporting a terror organization.
Rubashkin’s Inflated Sentence
Although these issues have been raised before, they were dismissed when prosecutors denied any purposeful efforts to deflate the selling price.
Iranian Filmmaker Awaiting 233 lashes Sentence over Documentary [video]
Understandably, Iran's authorities were not amused.
Numerous Associates Sentenced to Prison with Former PM Ehud Olmert
Numerous associates of former prime minister Ehud Olmert were sentenced to prison Tuesday and fined millions of shekels, along with the ex-politician.
Russian Human Rights Council to Review Jewish Teacher’s Graft Sentence
The Kremlin’s human rights council is reviewing a prison sentence meted out to Ilya Farber, a Jewish schoolteacher convicted of corruption.
The regional court of...
Weberman’s Sentence: Justice Has Been Served
No one should see Weberman's 103 year sentence as excessively harsh. Instead they should see this as a victory for the abused.
Time To Let Jonathan Pollard Go
Jonathan Pollard’s long incarceration has taken its toll and he is now seriously ill. While he is not the first inmate to suffer in this manner, most are given consideration for compassionate early release. It in no way diminishes the severity of his crimes to suggest he should be sent home. His sentence was Draconian, as attested to by a growing number of former senior federal officials, including several from Congress and the intelligence community.
Terror Suspect Pleads Guilty to Attempted Attack on NYC Synagogues
Ahmed Ferhani, one of two men arrested in an undercover sting in May 2011 and charged with attempting to blow up synagogues in New York City, has pled guilty, and now faces a sentence of 10 years in prison.
US State Dep’t: Alan Gross Begins Fourth Year of Unjust Imprisonment
The Cuban government should release Alan Gross and return him to his family, where he belongs.
Olmert and Livni Hold Elections Pow Wow
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni may be throwing their hats into the political arena once more, teaming up to attempt to defeat the nationalist camp headed by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
Israel’s State Prosecutor to Appeal Olmert Acquittals
Israel's state prosecutor will appeal the acquittals of former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in two of three cases decided earlier this year.
The Supreme Court and Sholom Rubashkin
We know we speak for many in our community when we express sadness at the news that the United States Supreme Court on Monday decided not to review the 27-year sentence meted out to former Agriprocessors chief executive Sholom Rubashkin.
Olmert “Standing Tall” After Receiving Commuted Sentence
Former prime minister Ehud Olmert told a press conference Monday that he leaves court “standing tall” after being handed a one year suspended sentence and a fine of NIS 75,300 for breaching the public trust in what has been called the “Investment Center Affair”.
Learning As I Teach
This was my first teaching job. I was standing in front of a classroom of eighteen delightful third graders. I had tutored and taught small groups of children over the years but this was my very own class. I could barely believe it. I was all of nineteen years old and I was so nervous. My stomach hurt and I hardly slept the night before the start of the school year. Eighteen pairs of sweet, adorable eyes followed my every move, every day.
French Swimmer Says Hebrew Tattoo Is a Tribute to Auschwitz Survivor
French Olympic swimmer Fabien Gilot said the Hebrew tattoo on his left arm is a tribute to his late grandmother’s husband, a Jewish survivor...
Michigan Inmate Sues for Kosher Meals
A Michigan prison inmate has filed a federal lawsuit over the prison's lack of kosher meals.
Bradley Sleighter, 54, has been an inmate in the...
Pollard supporters call Clinton’s remarks a ‘slap in the face’
Supporters of Jonathan Pollard called Hillary Clinton's remarks rejecting his possible clemency "a resounding slap in the face" to Israel's leaders and its people.
Yitzhak Rabin Assassin to Be Released from Solitary Confinement
Yigal Amir will finish 17 years in solitary confinement after shooting Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to death in 1995. The assassin will join between...
FBI Arrested Peter Madoff
Peter Madoff, the younger brother of jailed Ponzi scheme operator Bernard Madoff, has been taken into custody by the FBI.
Peter Madoff, 66, surrendered himself...
Did Ha’aretz Turn Eli Yishai Into a Racist ‘White Man’?
A missing sentence in an Ha'aretz translation is all that stands between Eli Yishai being a racist, and those he's quoting.
Mubarak on Life Support
Doctors reportedly have put former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak on life support as turmoil once again threatens to sweep the country.
The state news agency...