Avi Cohen, attorney for the 15-year-old main suspect in the murder of Yemenu Zelka, says he and the suspect's family are receiving threats and that shots were fired at his father's house. Cohen claims they are forced to enter court through a side door. He is also seeking to have the lesser charge of reckless homicide removed, arguing his client did not intend to kill.
The murder of Yemenu Zelka on Independence Day in Petah Tikva continues to generate legal and public controversy. The main suspect, a 15-year-old, is being held until the end of proceedings on charges of reckless homicide. His attorney, Avi Cohen, has now publicly complained of threats and harassment, including a shooting incident at his father's home. Cohen also claims that he and the suspect's family require security to enter the courthouse.
The case has drawn widespread attention. As The Zioneer reported, a key suspect was released earlier this month over the prosecution's objection. The victim's family testified before a Knesset committee, accusing the justice system of normalizing youth violence. The lawyer's current allegations add a new dimension of intimidation and security concerns to the proceedings.
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