18 dec 2016
David Yosef, who was convicted of sexual assault and corruption and even named one of the city's streets after his mistress, was given jail time and a NIS 30,000 fine.
The former mayor of Or Yehuda, David Yosef, was sentenced to two years in prison and slapped with a fine of NIS 30,000 after being convicted of corruption and sexual offenses.
The indictment filed against him primarily dealt with his sexual offenses, with 10 different women coming out against him. He was also convicted of using his political position for wrongdoing and breach of trust, amongst other corruption charges.
Judge David Rosen noted that "this is a defendant who was convicted of a long list of crimes. There have been dozens of instances whereby the former mayor stole public money. He handed out scholarships using the money from the public account to buy the hearts of his constituents, not out of a desire to give charity but to advance his own personal interests."
"The accused is also guilty of sexual assaults and sexual misconduct," the judge continued. "He sexually assaulted women who arrived at his office either by chance or not ... even worse than this assault on the body and the soul, (Yosef) took advantage of the victims by forcing them to acquiesce to his sexual desires under threat that they would be fired should they refuse to do so."
The judge also said that "the women were unable to refuse, as they needed the work. The accused was full of lust and even more than that enjoyed lording his position of power over the women."
Regarding the corruption charges, the judge wrote that "these are terrible and serious actions derived from extraneous interests. The accused named a street after a woman he was in love with while he was serving on the city council. The defendant exceeded the rules of basic integrity. The accused also used his power to infringe upon the rights of his subordinates."
Yosef served two terms as mayor from 2007-2015 and was considered a menace amongst the municipality workers. He demanded employees to obey his orders unconditionally, and those who went against him saw their budgets cut, projects terminated, and some were even terminated from their positions.
The former mayor also named a street after his mistress. Bali alley in the city is named after a nickname he gave her.
The former mayor of Or Yehuda, David Yosef, was sentenced to two years in prison and slapped with a fine of NIS 30,000 after being convicted of corruption and sexual offenses.
The indictment filed against him primarily dealt with his sexual offenses, with 10 different women coming out against him. He was also convicted of using his political position for wrongdoing and breach of trust, amongst other corruption charges.
Judge David Rosen noted that "this is a defendant who was convicted of a long list of crimes. There have been dozens of instances whereby the former mayor stole public money. He handed out scholarships using the money from the public account to buy the hearts of his constituents, not out of a desire to give charity but to advance his own personal interests."
"The accused is also guilty of sexual assaults and sexual misconduct," the judge continued. "He sexually assaulted women who arrived at his office either by chance or not ... even worse than this assault on the body and the soul, (Yosef) took advantage of the victims by forcing them to acquiesce to his sexual desires under threat that they would be fired should they refuse to do so."
The judge also said that "the women were unable to refuse, as they needed the work. The accused was full of lust and even more than that enjoyed lording his position of power over the women."
Regarding the corruption charges, the judge wrote that "these are terrible and serious actions derived from extraneous interests. The accused named a street after a woman he was in love with while he was serving on the city council. The defendant exceeded the rules of basic integrity. The accused also used his power to infringe upon the rights of his subordinates."
Yosef served two terms as mayor from 2007-2015 and was considered a menace amongst the municipality workers. He demanded employees to obey his orders unconditionally, and those who went against him saw their budgets cut, projects terminated, and some were even terminated from their positions.
The former mayor also named a street after his mistress. Bali alley in the city is named after a nickname he gave her.
Following a lengthy court battle, Brg. Gen. (res.) Ofek Buchris admits to acting in an inappropriate sexual manner towards female soldiers under his command during his time as head of the Golani brigade; Buchris to see psychiatrist to determine if he is a threat to society.
Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofek Buchris confessed on Sunday morning as part of a plea deal to having had illegal sexual relations with a soldier under his command and to having acted in an inappropriate sexual manner towards another officer in the Golani Brigade while he was its commander five years ago.
The military court accepted his confession and convicted him.
Buchris, who admitted to the charges after months of vehemently denying them, received a suspended sentence and was demoted to the rank of colonel.
The judge also sentence Buchris to see a psychiatrist, whereby an extensive investigation will be conducted on the sexual habits of the convicted officer in order to determine if he poses a threat to society. The outcome of this type of examination is typically secret.
The initial charges against Buchris filled seven pages and included 17 counts of rape, indecent acts, and sodomy. Meanwhile, the new indictment filed as part of the plea deal fits on one page and includes only two charges: forbidden sexual relations that were consensual and conduct unbecoming of an officer.
"This is an important day for the complainant, and is akin to coming full circle," said Avital Ben Nun, the defense attorney for the soldier A.
"A. went on this journey to close a chapter in her life, and not out of revenge. It was very important that she hear Buchris take responsibility for his actions and apologize, especially in light of all of his denials to the fact," Ben Nun continued.
Meanwhile, Buchris's attorney Oded Savory, said that "Buchris fully cooperated throughout the mediation proceedings. He understands the new indictment and acknowledged it in the plea bargain."
Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofek Buchris confessed on Sunday morning as part of a plea deal to having had illegal sexual relations with a soldier under his command and to having acted in an inappropriate sexual manner towards another officer in the Golani Brigade while he was its commander five years ago.
The military court accepted his confession and convicted him.
Buchris, who admitted to the charges after months of vehemently denying them, received a suspended sentence and was demoted to the rank of colonel.
The judge also sentence Buchris to see a psychiatrist, whereby an extensive investigation will be conducted on the sexual habits of the convicted officer in order to determine if he poses a threat to society. The outcome of this type of examination is typically secret.
The initial charges against Buchris filled seven pages and included 17 counts of rape, indecent acts, and sodomy. Meanwhile, the new indictment filed as part of the plea deal fits on one page and includes only two charges: forbidden sexual relations that were consensual and conduct unbecoming of an officer.
"This is an important day for the complainant, and is akin to coming full circle," said Avital Ben Nun, the defense attorney for the soldier A.
"A. went on this journey to close a chapter in her life, and not out of revenge. It was very important that she hear Buchris take responsibility for his actions and apologize, especially in light of all of his denials to the fact," Ben Nun continued.
Meanwhile, Buchris's attorney Oded Savory, said that "Buchris fully cooperated throughout the mediation proceedings. He understands the new indictment and acknowledged it in the plea bargain."
Rabbi David Harrison was indicted by the Jerusalem District Court for acts of rape, sodomy, indecent assault and intimidation committed against a 14-year-old girl while serving as a rabbi in a religious school for girls.
Rabbi David Harrison has been charged with a dozen counts of sodomy, rape, indecent assault and threatening behavior for acts he committed while serving as rabbi of a religious girls' school in Jerusalem.
According to an indictment filed Sunday morning in the Jerusalem District Court, the acts attributed to him occurred two to four times a week.
Esther Bar-Zion, who is representing Harrison, said, "From our point of view, nothing has been attributed to my client."
The court decided to release Harrison to house arrest, where he will remain with his son in Petah Tikva.
Harrison, aged 58 from Jerusalem, worked at Ulpanat Beit Shlomit between the years 2007-2010. He is accused of committing serious sexual offenses against teenage girls—including rape—while he was working at the school.
According to the indictment, in 2009 while serving as a substitute teacher, Harrison met a 14-year-old student who eventually filed a report with the police when she was 20. According to the victim, he would ask her to perform tasks in class, such as handing out papers, and touch her each time to judge gauge her response.
Eventually, Harrison asked her to meet him alone in a teacher's lounge where he attacked her for the first time. Afterward, he would tell her to meet him again every week in the teacher's lounge or another area of the school where he would perform dozens of acts of rape, sodomy and indecent assault.
The indictment also alleges that Harrison threatened the girl and told her he would hurt her and tell everyone she was a prostitute. Harrison also threatened the girl that she would be kicked out of school and no other school would accept her. Additionally, he also threatened to tell her parents and others that she acted inappropriately with him.
According to the indictment, on one particular occasion, Harrison even forced the girl to take the "morning after" pill.
Harrison denied the allegations, saying "When I was arrested, I was told I'm suspected of rape. I went into questioning smug and didn't ask for a lawyer because I was sure this was a complete mistake. There isn't even a hint of an offense. I didn't touch (her). I ask to be allowed to undergo a polygraph test and to be confronted with the girl ... The school was full of people; I didn't even have a private office there."
Rabbi David Harrison has been charged with a dozen counts of sodomy, rape, indecent assault and threatening behavior for acts he committed while serving as rabbi of a religious girls' school in Jerusalem.
According to an indictment filed Sunday morning in the Jerusalem District Court, the acts attributed to him occurred two to four times a week.
Esther Bar-Zion, who is representing Harrison, said, "From our point of view, nothing has been attributed to my client."
The court decided to release Harrison to house arrest, where he will remain with his son in Petah Tikva.
Harrison, aged 58 from Jerusalem, worked at Ulpanat Beit Shlomit between the years 2007-2010. He is accused of committing serious sexual offenses against teenage girls—including rape—while he was working at the school.
According to the indictment, in 2009 while serving as a substitute teacher, Harrison met a 14-year-old student who eventually filed a report with the police when she was 20. According to the victim, he would ask her to perform tasks in class, such as handing out papers, and touch her each time to judge gauge her response.
Eventually, Harrison asked her to meet him alone in a teacher's lounge where he attacked her for the first time. Afterward, he would tell her to meet him again every week in the teacher's lounge or another area of the school where he would perform dozens of acts of rape, sodomy and indecent assault.
The indictment also alleges that Harrison threatened the girl and told her he would hurt her and tell everyone she was a prostitute. Harrison also threatened the girl that she would be kicked out of school and no other school would accept her. Additionally, he also threatened to tell her parents and others that she acted inappropriately with him.
According to the indictment, on one particular occasion, Harrison even forced the girl to take the "morning after" pill.
Harrison denied the allegations, saying "When I was arrested, I was told I'm suspected of rape. I went into questioning smug and didn't ask for a lawyer because I was sure this was a complete mistake. There isn't even a hint of an offense. I didn't touch (her). I ask to be allowed to undergo a polygraph test and to be confronted with the girl ... The school was full of people; I didn't even have a private office there."
4 dec 2016
Former Nazareth District Court President Yitzhak Cohen enters into plea bargain for community service and NIS 2,500 compensation to his victim, a court employee; investigation began two years ago when five women came forward.
The former president of the Nazareth District Court, retired Judge Yitzhak Cohen pleaded guilty on Sunday to sexual harassment in a plea bargain that has sentenced him to community service, subject to the consent of the probation service.
Cohen was accused of sexually harassing a court employee with whom he worked in 2014.
The state is seeking a punishment of community service and compensation to the victim in the amount of NIS 2,500. It also seeks to accept the recommendation of the probation service regarding the number of hours that Cohen should serve. The prosecution will to a non-conviction, subject to the probation service's recommendation.
Cohen retired two years ago after an investigation was opened against him for sexual offenses and tax fraud. A statement from him stated that he had decided to resign after tough deliberation during the continuation of his investigation "and out of consideration for the benefit of the district court, which is dear to his heart."
Investigators from the National Fraud Unit collected testimony from five women, each of whom complained of a separate incident. Three of the complainants' cases were beyond the statute of limitations. Then-Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and then-Supreme Court President Asher Grunis decided to cancel Cohen's candidacy for the Supreme Court.
During the investigation, other judges were investigated who admitted that they had known about Cohen's alleged improper conduct, but they had not reported him because his alleged victims were afraid to damage their positions at work.
The affair has drawn to a conclusion now, with Cohen standing and declaring in court that he "recognizes and admits the indictment."
The former president of the Nazareth District Court, retired Judge Yitzhak Cohen pleaded guilty on Sunday to sexual harassment in a plea bargain that has sentenced him to community service, subject to the consent of the probation service.
Cohen was accused of sexually harassing a court employee with whom he worked in 2014.
The state is seeking a punishment of community service and compensation to the victim in the amount of NIS 2,500. It also seeks to accept the recommendation of the probation service regarding the number of hours that Cohen should serve. The prosecution will to a non-conviction, subject to the probation service's recommendation.
Cohen retired two years ago after an investigation was opened against him for sexual offenses and tax fraud. A statement from him stated that he had decided to resign after tough deliberation during the continuation of his investigation "and out of consideration for the benefit of the district court, which is dear to his heart."
Investigators from the National Fraud Unit collected testimony from five women, each of whom complained of a separate incident. Three of the complainants' cases were beyond the statute of limitations. Then-Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and then-Supreme Court President Asher Grunis decided to cancel Cohen's candidacy for the Supreme Court.
During the investigation, other judges were investigated who admitted that they had known about Cohen's alleged improper conduct, but they had not reported him because his alleged victims were afraid to damage their positions at work.
The affair has drawn to a conclusion now, with Cohen standing and declaring in court that he "recognizes and admits the indictment."
28 nov 2016
Faina Kirschenbaum
State witness in Yisrael Beytenu corruption affair tells police investigators that former senior party official Faina Kirschenbaum asked him for a NIS 1.5 million commission—to be paid in services—in return for allocating NIS 3.5 million of taxpayer money to help cover debt of Central Company for the Development of Samaria.
Gershon Mesika, the state witness in a corruption affair involving former senior Yisrael Beytenu officials, has told police investigators that former deputy minister Faina Kirschenbaum had asked him for a NIS 1.5 million commission in return for NIS 3.5 million to pay off his debts.
"This is a sensitive topic. Commission in return for erasing debts is in the gray area, which smells a bit fishy, and that's why such deals usually get closed in small forums, where there is trust," Gershon told police.
Mesika, the former head of the Samaria Regional Council and chair of the Central Company for the Development of Samaria, became a state witness in the large-scale corruption affair in March 2015.
Officials at the State Attorney's Office described the corruption scandal as one of the most severe in Israel's history. They are hoping to use Mesika's testimony to convict Kirschenbaum, who was a high-profile member of Yisrael Beytenu and a close associate of Chairman Avigdor Lieberman. The bulk of the party's activities went through her, and she was involved in all its parliamentary and political moves.
Kirschenbaum and former tourism minister Stas Misezhnikov are among the 16 suspects questioned over the Yisrael Beytenu corruption scandal. She is suspected of receiving bribes in return for allocating funds that originated in the state's coffers to different municipalities and organizations.
She was in charge of the allocation of the party's coalition money—some NIS 170 million a year in taxpayer money given to parties as part of their coalition agreements to do with as they see fit.
Settling debts in return for services
State witness in Yisrael Beytenu corruption affair tells police investigators that former senior party official Faina Kirschenbaum asked him for a NIS 1.5 million commission—to be paid in services—in return for allocating NIS 3.5 million of taxpayer money to help cover debt of Central Company for the Development of Samaria.
Gershon Mesika, the state witness in a corruption affair involving former senior Yisrael Beytenu officials, has told police investigators that former deputy minister Faina Kirschenbaum had asked him for a NIS 1.5 million commission in return for NIS 3.5 million to pay off his debts.
"This is a sensitive topic. Commission in return for erasing debts is in the gray area, which smells a bit fishy, and that's why such deals usually get closed in small forums, where there is trust," Gershon told police.
Mesika, the former head of the Samaria Regional Council and chair of the Central Company for the Development of Samaria, became a state witness in the large-scale corruption affair in March 2015.
Officials at the State Attorney's Office described the corruption scandal as one of the most severe in Israel's history. They are hoping to use Mesika's testimony to convict Kirschenbaum, who was a high-profile member of Yisrael Beytenu and a close associate of Chairman Avigdor Lieberman. The bulk of the party's activities went through her, and she was involved in all its parliamentary and political moves.
Kirschenbaum and former tourism minister Stas Misezhnikov are among the 16 suspects questioned over the Yisrael Beytenu corruption scandal. She is suspected of receiving bribes in return for allocating funds that originated in the state's coffers to different municipalities and organizations.
She was in charge of the allocation of the party's coalition money—some NIS 170 million a year in taxpayer money given to parties as part of their coalition agreements to do with as they see fit.
Settling debts in return for services
Gershon Mesika
Mesika told police interrogators that he met with Kirschenbaum at her Knesset office in 2010 and asked for her help with settling the Central Company for the Development of Samaria's mortgage debt of NIS 10 million.
"I explained to her that the Central Company for the Development of Samaria took out mortgages from the Finance Ministry and that we needed to pay them back due to houses not being built (because of the intifada—LD). I asked her to allocate funds from her coalition money to erase the debt," Mesika told interrogators.
"I don't remember if I gave her a sum, or if she told me that she could help with NIS 3.5 million," he added.
The two also discussed what Mesika will give in return for the financial help. "An understanding was created according to which she will receive NIS 1.5 million (in services) for party needs—transportation and other things the company (for the Development of Samaria) could give," Mesika said.
"In an answer to your question, there was no (official) agreement. When it comes to Yisrael Beytenu, an agreement is based on someone's word," he added.
Several days later, Mesika received the green light from Kirschenbaum, and the Central Company for the Development of Samaria began providing services to Yisrael Beytenu. By December 2011, the debt was settled.
'I'd never agree to pay bribes in cash'
Mesika told police interrogators that he met with Kirschenbaum at her Knesset office in 2010 and asked for her help with settling the Central Company for the Development of Samaria's mortgage debt of NIS 10 million.
"I explained to her that the Central Company for the Development of Samaria took out mortgages from the Finance Ministry and that we needed to pay them back due to houses not being built (because of the intifada—LD). I asked her to allocate funds from her coalition money to erase the debt," Mesika told interrogators.
"I don't remember if I gave her a sum, or if she told me that she could help with NIS 3.5 million," he added.
The two also discussed what Mesika will give in return for the financial help. "An understanding was created according to which she will receive NIS 1.5 million (in services) for party needs—transportation and other things the company (for the Development of Samaria) could give," Mesika said.
"In an answer to your question, there was no (official) agreement. When it comes to Yisrael Beytenu, an agreement is based on someone's word," he added.
Several days later, Mesika received the green light from Kirschenbaum, and the Central Company for the Development of Samaria began providing services to Yisrael Beytenu. By December 2011, the debt was settled.
'I'd never agree to pay bribes in cash'
Main suspects. Top row, L-R: Stas Misezhnikov, Faina Kirschenbaum, Gershon Mesika, and Alex Wiznitzer. Bottom row, L-R: Ranit Kirschenbaum, Moshe Kopple, Doron Simchi, and Dov Litvinoff
When asked by police interrogators why the company had to pay a commission for erasing the debt, he explained that "The coalition money given to Yisrael Beytenu can be spent as they see fit, and they would not have given me this deal without a return."
He went on to note that "the party has hundreds of objectives, and they decide where to allocate their coalition money ... erasing debts is not something very attractive unlike, for example, asking for a budget to build a synagogue in (the settlement of) Itamar after the murder of the Fogel family, something the party would want to help with and be part of the project."
Mesika said he made it clear to Kirschenbaum that this commission could only come in the form of services his company was already providing. "I would never agree to pay bribes in cash, because that goes against everything I believe in. I saw justification in providing services, having the party help the company and in return the company provides it with services," he said.
In addition to services the company provided the party, Mesika said Kirschenbaum had also referred people who provided the Central Company for the Development of Samaria with services and received payments from the company for these services.
The interrogators pressed Mesika on this matter, asking "How were these services 'returned' to Yisrael Beytenu? Meaning, the company paid hundreds of thousands of shekels as part of business deals with people referred to it by Yisrael Beytenu. How did this money go from these people to Yisrael Beytenu?"
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Mesika responded that "It was my understanding that these people provided or still provide services to Yisrael Beytenu, and the payment we gave them was for those services they provided, provide, or will provide the party. That's my own reasoning. No one told me this. You have to understand there wasn't much talking done. When it comes to Yisrael Beytanu, it's all about actions—not talking."
Mesika said it was clear to him that the people who were referred to him by Kirschenbaum "were all connected to the NIS 1.5 million" and that he had to hire their services.
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"Every time there was a delay in payment to the people she sent, they'd go crying to her and she'd make sure to inform me of this, telling me 'What's going on with this? Any progress on payment to one of the people I sent you?'" Mesika recounted.
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He described Kirschenbaum as "involved in what was happening as far as things moving along. She made sure things happened the way she wanted them to, with regards to payments for her people. If a payment was late, she'd talk to me."
Kirschenbaum opts to remain silent
Kirschenbaum, who is suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, money laundering and other tax offenses, allegedly received personal benefits in return for the coalition funds she allocated, as well as benefits for the party itself and for her close associates.
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Kirschenbaum allegedly received these benefits in cash or in funding of private trips for her and her family, among other things.
When asked to explain NIS 2 million found in her bank account and an additional NIS 2 million in her mother's account, Kirschenbaum claimed the money in her own account is inheritance money while the funds in her mother's account are both savings and inheritance money.
"There are two bank accounts I share with my husband. In addition to that, there is one more account managed by a management company due to my being the deputy interior minister (at the time). There is about a NIS 2 million balance in the account managed by the management company. Part of it is inheritance left to us by my husband's parents, which was around NIS 1.4 million, and the rest are savings we've accumulated over the years."
She went on to state that the money in her account appeared in her declarations of capital and that she had no connection with the money in her mother's account.
"The police sensantionally presented this money as hidden funds that allegedly originated in unknown, criminal sources," she accused.
After initially cooperating with investigators, Kirschenbaum changed her mind: "Since my (initial) questioning, there has been a war of attrition waged against me, as well as character assassination and blatant damages caused to me, my family and everyone around me ... My name and photos are constantly in the headlines. I've been personally and publicly denunciated ... I feel that the investigation is no longer done to uncover the truth, as police had already shot the arrow and are now marking the target around it. There is no meaning to this investigation as I've already been tried, convicted and denunciated by investigation authorities and the public. For lack of any other option, I decided to use my right to remain silent."
When asked by police interrogators why the company had to pay a commission for erasing the debt, he explained that "The coalition money given to Yisrael Beytenu can be spent as they see fit, and they would not have given me this deal without a return."
He went on to note that "the party has hundreds of objectives, and they decide where to allocate their coalition money ... erasing debts is not something very attractive unlike, for example, asking for a budget to build a synagogue in (the settlement of) Itamar after the murder of the Fogel family, something the party would want to help with and be part of the project."
Mesika said he made it clear to Kirschenbaum that this commission could only come in the form of services his company was already providing. "I would never agree to pay bribes in cash, because that goes against everything I believe in. I saw justification in providing services, having the party help the company and in return the company provides it with services," he said.
In addition to services the company provided the party, Mesika said Kirschenbaum had also referred people who provided the Central Company for the Development of Samaria with services and received payments from the company for these services.
The interrogators pressed Mesika on this matter, asking "How were these services 'returned' to Yisrael Beytenu? Meaning, the company paid hundreds of thousands of shekels as part of business deals with people referred to it by Yisrael Beytenu. How did this money go from these people to Yisrael Beytenu?"
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Mesika responded that "It was my understanding that these people provided or still provide services to Yisrael Beytenu, and the payment we gave them was for those services they provided, provide, or will provide the party. That's my own reasoning. No one told me this. You have to understand there wasn't much talking done. When it comes to Yisrael Beytanu, it's all about actions—not talking."
Mesika said it was clear to him that the people who were referred to him by Kirschenbaum "were all connected to the NIS 1.5 million" and that he had to hire their services.
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"Every time there was a delay in payment to the people she sent, they'd go crying to her and she'd make sure to inform me of this, telling me 'What's going on with this? Any progress on payment to one of the people I sent you?'" Mesika recounted.
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He described Kirschenbaum as "involved in what was happening as far as things moving along. She made sure things happened the way she wanted them to, with regards to payments for her people. If a payment was late, she'd talk to me."
Kirschenbaum opts to remain silent
Kirschenbaum, who is suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, money laundering and other tax offenses, allegedly received personal benefits in return for the coalition funds she allocated, as well as benefits for the party itself and for her close associates.
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Kirschenbaum allegedly received these benefits in cash or in funding of private trips for her and her family, among other things.
When asked to explain NIS 2 million found in her bank account and an additional NIS 2 million in her mother's account, Kirschenbaum claimed the money in her own account is inheritance money while the funds in her mother's account are both savings and inheritance money.
"There are two bank accounts I share with my husband. In addition to that, there is one more account managed by a management company due to my being the deputy interior minister (at the time). There is about a NIS 2 million balance in the account managed by the management company. Part of it is inheritance left to us by my husband's parents, which was around NIS 1.4 million, and the rest are savings we've accumulated over the years."
She went on to state that the money in her account appeared in her declarations of capital and that she had no connection with the money in her mother's account.
"The police sensantionally presented this money as hidden funds that allegedly originated in unknown, criminal sources," she accused.
After initially cooperating with investigators, Kirschenbaum changed her mind: "Since my (initial) questioning, there has been a war of attrition waged against me, as well as character assassination and blatant damages caused to me, my family and everyone around me ... My name and photos are constantly in the headlines. I've been personally and publicly denunciated ... I feel that the investigation is no longer done to uncover the truth, as police had already shot the arrow and are now marking the target around it. There is no meaning to this investigation as I've already been tried, convicted and denunciated by investigation authorities and the public. For lack of any other option, I decided to use my right to remain silent."
