Man sentenced to 3 years in prison over antisemitic attack on Munich massacre victim’s grandson - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- A German court sentenced a 24-year-old man to three years in prison for attacking Lahav Shapira, a Jewish student, citing antisemitic motives for the assault.
- Lahav Shapira, the grandson of a Munich massacre victim, recounted the injuries sustained in the attack, which left him with serious facial injuries.
- The attack occurred in the context of rising antisemitism in Germany, with a stark increase in incidents reported in recent years.
- Lahav expressed hope that the verdict will act as a deterrent against future antisemitic actions, emphasizing the need for reforms at educational institutions.
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Man sentenced to 3 years in prison over antisemitic attack on Munich massacre victim’s grandson - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
A 24-year-old man who was convicted of attacking the grandson of a Munich massacre victim over a year ago in Berlin was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday. The sentence, which was higher than what prosecutors sought, came after the judge determined that the assault was motivated by antisemitism, according to the German news agency DPA. The case drew close attention in Israel because the victim, Lahav Shapira, 30, is the grandson of A…
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