The caregiver from the Jerusalem area suspected of abusing toddlers at her care facility claimed in police interrogation that she did not assault the children, according to Israeli media reports.
The caregiver from Jerusalem's Har Homa neighborhood suspected of abusing toddlers under her care has denied the assault allegations during police interrogation, according to Israeli media reports. The suspect reportedly told investigators she had a "hard day" but insisted she did not attack the children. The denial emerged Thursday as the investigation continues.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday, police arrested the 49-year-old babysitter on suspicion of abusing two toddlers, with initial accounts stating she allegedly yelled at, cursed, and ignored the children's cries and needs. Her remand was extended by the court on Thursday morning, according to earlier reports. The suspect's denial marks a new development in the case, following the initial confirmation of her arrest and the extension of her detention.
No additional corroboration of the suspect's claims has been reported, and the police have not commented on her interrogation statements beyond what was cited in media accounts, as The Zioneer noted in its earlier coverage.
The precise nature of the alleged abuse and the specific charges the suspect may face remain unconfirmed, pending further legal proceedings.
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