Insanity

“Imposter Officer" acquitted

The court acquitted Asaf Shmuelevich of espionage offenses after determining that he was not responsible for his actions due to insanity.

Father accused of stabbing son to death 'heard voices'

Court extends remand of man accused of murdering 14-year-old son by 7 days. Judge uncertain of defendant's mental state.

Insanity defense successful

Man who beheaded ex-wife acquitted of murder

For the first time in Israeli history a man was acquitted of murder, pleading insanity, but will spend 25 years in mental facility.