Jerusalem Magistrate's Court

Police to compensate haredi youth NIS 414,000

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sharply criticized police negligence in filling out arrest reports and conducting baseless legal proceedings.

'He needed to die'

Mother leaves house of mourning to testify in favor of caregivers

Court releases caregivers at daycare where two infants died to house arrest.

Daycare tragedy

Police representative describes 'appalling' scene

Court agrees to extend detentions of arrested daycare director and caretaker until Thursday, as ZAKA petitions the Supreme Court to block autopsies.

50,000-shekel Lawsuit:

Arab bus driver sprayed haredi youth with pepper spray

A haredi youth from Modi'in Illit filed a NIS 50,000 lawsuit against an Arab bus driver, alleging the driver sprayed his face with pepper spray for racist motives.

Attempted lynching in Mount Hebron: Yinon Levi released

Judge Chavi Toker rejected the police's request to extend Levi’s detention. Levi had fired at rioters who surrounded him during development work; a Palestinian Arab was killed by the gunfire.

Court bars left-wing activist from approaching Sara Netanyahu

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court accepted the request of Sara Netanyahu to issue a restraining order against left-wing protest activist Nava Rosilio barring Rosilio from following and stalking her.

Judge refuses:

No arrest for suspect filmed in indecent act on policewoman

The court refused the police's request to arrest a suspect who was filmed committing an indecent act on a Border Police officer during a left-wing demonstration, even though the documentation was presented to the judge.

Soldier who fired in the Old City released from custody

The Jerusalem Magistrates Court ordered the release under restrictive conditions of an IDF reservist who discharged a firearm in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Court acquitts suspects of attempting to kidnap Breslov rabbi

The judge wrote that 'the actions, while disruptive, were not criminal'.

Women of the Wall controversy:

Western Wall security may not search for Torah scrolls

Court rules that guards at the holy site have no authority to search individuals to enforce rules against outside Torah scrolls.

2 Huwara riots suspects arrested, denied food

Court orders Jewish Samaria residents provided with food, extends detention extended by 3 days after Shin Bet, police ask for 10 days.

Man who brought donuts to Temple Mount won't be barred from site

Jerusalem Magistrate Court rules 'argument with police' not sufficient grounds to bar activist from Temple Mount for 15 days.

Court permits blowing shofar at Eastern Wall

Jerusalem Magistrate's Court Judge refuses police's request to bar Temple Mount activist who blew shofar at the Eastern Wall.

Ya'alon: Cabinet watched 'hate wedding' video

Former defense minister testifies in trial of attendees at wedding where weapons were brandished, picture of Duma murder victim stabbed.

Paltry fine for Arab who wounded Jewish minor with bottle

Court sentences Arab who wounded Jewish minor by throwing a glass bottle at his head to fine of NIS 1,500, no jail time.

Court orders soldier off base for 'urgent' trial despite closure

Trial begins in case of 3 young men, 2 of whom serve in the IDF, who said Shema prayer on the Temple Mount.

'Police making this a banana republic'

Jerusalem Magistrate's Court rejects police request to extend detention of right-wing activist arrested for protest against Pride parade.

Court orders closure of Golden Gate Mosque

Jerusalem Magistrates' Court orders closure of mosque built illegally near closed Temple Mount gate.

Police compensation for arrest of Jew at Temple Mount entrance

Jerusalem Magistrate Court orders police to pay 10,000 shekels to man dragged from the Temple Mount by his pants.

Another relative interrogated in Kadouri murder

Court extends detention of relative suspected of murdering elderly couple in their Jerusalem apartment.

Suspect in murder of Kadouri couple released

Court reveals suspect in murder of Jerusalem couple was arrested 3 weeks ago, released from custody today.

MK Glick to be compensated for removal from Temple Mount

Court rules police violated MK Yehuda Glick's rights in removing him from the Temple Mount.

Cop fined for attacking Samaria resident

The court ordered compensation of 13,000 shekels, after a cop refused to identify himself to a Binyamin security guard - and attacked him.

Court believes prosecution witness - but acquits defendant

Jerusalem Magistrates Court clears youth of charge of assaulting IDF officer, citing reasonable doubt of mistaken identification by witness.

Taxi fined 10,000 shekels for turning away a blind woman

Jerusalem courts have ruled in favor of Ora Darsha, who was left standing in the rain when a taxi refused to let her ride with her dog.

Sex offender demands restraining order for Rabbi who exposed him

Yona Weinberg, a convicted sex offender, files request with court to prevent Rabbi from raising awareness about his offenses.

Court releases terror lawyer accused of incitement

Catch-and-release program? Jerusalem court unimpressed after police say teen terrorist's lawyer encouraged attacks.

Arab man who sealed daughter in a bucket indicted

Abu Gosh man charged with child abuse for potentially lethal abuse; lawyer: 'no act of violence here.'

Six days before elections

Indictment Filed Against Baruch Marzel

Otzma Yehudit representative and Knesset candidate indicted over alleged 2013 attack on Hevron resident. Marzel: the timing here is telling.