Yeshiva studentShlomo Fuchs,who is accused ofharassinga female soldier, is expectedto be released Friday, following reduction of bail from NIS 20,000 to 5,000 shekels by the Jerusalem District Court.
Fuchs appealed the size of the bail to the district courtandargued thatcursing a woman,even if not appropriate, isnot a criminal offense. In his appeal he noted, "Unpleasant phrases,includingeven thosethat could be called'derogatory', are heard in public and private every day, and many of themare saidagainsta person's sexuality."Hestressed that "people who curse are nevercriminally prosecuted."