Judge: Lupolianski did not take to his own pocket – I will ease his sentence

Judge David Rosen announced today (Tuesday) that he will facilitate the punishment of Uri Lupolianski and Avraham Feiner, due to health reasons .

Prosecution claimed yesterday to cut five to seven years in prison for Uri Lupolianski former mayor of Jerusalem after his conviction for bribery, but without penalty, since the funds were designated for public association Yad Sarah.

However the prosecution requires a fine of NIS 600 thousand in respect of the third indictment was convicted of receiving a benefit.

City Council member Avraham Feiner asked to cut three to four years in prison.

Today announced that a District Court judge in Tel Aviv, Rosen that he intended to ease the punishment, and suggested an agreement regarding the prosecution of the suspended sentence, so this would not constitute a precedent.

The judge also noted that the mayor's case and finer bribery is not reached into their pockets.

"The money has not reached into their pockets and their children," he said, "It bribery and corruption but on the other hand, both have a medical condition is not easy and needs medical condition born the phrase" the judge said after the sentencing hearing the city council member Avraham Feiner .

"It's hard to come and say a medical condition that is not the actual arrest receiver that has a hospital in Ramla ( Ramle Prison ) , the question of whether we as a system can seal ourselves . Have limits difficult to pass. Impossible not to consider this data." He signed the thing and said "Israel must find compassion for defendants who committed crimes but have not taken to heir pockets."

In addition Feiner , the referee called prosecution to reach an agreement with Uri Lupolianski former mayor of Jerusalem , because there was no dispute over the transfer of donations , but refused to admit Lupolianski intends bribery .

Professor David Libai Feiner's attorney said in a conversation with Behadrey Haredim "that he is pleased that Judge Rosen received his words, and subsequently turned prosecution, punishment stick to reach an agreement with the lawyer.
"The court hearing argued to the judge that Feiner did not take a penny in his pocket, and that all the money was transferred directly to the institutions "Beis Malka" (a Belz school building). Secondly, the most difficult health condition, so it's unlikely to want to send to prison where punishment."

"The judge acceded to my request," said Libai. According to Uri Lupolianksi received the funds for the organization Yad Sarah, proper mitigation, " I'm glad I was able to convince the judge to mitigate the judgment ."

"I think it is very cruel and likely to send people with the most difficult health situation to prison, even if it was a serious offense. These are most positive people, who did charity with the finances."

"We are awaiting a response from the prosecution, where requested to consider the proposal ."

Verdict in the trial of Ehud Olmert , the former prime minister , will be given in two weeks on 13th Iyar , at the Tel Aviv District Court .

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