The Haifa Magistrate's Court on Monday ordered the release of Sharon Knovelich, a suspect in the arson of a Japnika branch in Haifa, to five days of partial house arrest with a 30-day ban from Haifa, Nesher, and Tirat Carmel except for work. His attorney said the release reflects the weak evidentiary basis, according to reports.
The Haifa Magistrate's Court on Monday ordered the release of Sharon Knovelich, a suspect in the arson of a Japnika branch in the Carmel Center area of Haifa, to five days of partial house arrest. The court also banned him from entering Haifa, Nesher, and Tirat Carmel for 30 days, except for travel to his workplace. Knovelich's attorney, Lior Bar Zohar, said the release was agreed upon by both sides because the evidentiary basis did not strengthen during the investigation, characterizing it as weak.
This development follows a previous remand extension by the Tel Aviv court on Sunday, as reported by The Zioneer. The suspect was initially arrested in connection with the arson attempt at the Japnika branch, which had drawn attention as part of a broader pattern of incidents targeting the chain in recent months.
2 developments
- StrongCourt extends remand of Kiryat Ata suspect in Japnika arson attempt until Monday
- StrongTraffic report links suspect to vehicle, scene in Haifa Japnika arson probe
- StrongPolice probe suspected arson attempt at Japnika branch in Haifa; door damaged
- StrongTel Aviv court extends detention of Japnika grenade suspect by 12 days
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