Jerusalem court clears man who assaulted nun after finding psychosis
A Jerusalem court has acquitted a Jewish man over an attack on a nun, saying he was in the midst of a psychotic episode.
A Jerusalem court has acquitted a Jewish man accused of assaulting a nun after finding he was experiencing psychosis during the attack, which was captured on CCTV and drew public anger. The ruling was reported on Wednesday.
According to the BBC, the court accepted that the man was not criminally responsible because of his mental state at the time of the incident. The case centred on footage that showed the assault in Jerusalem and prompted outrage when it emerged.
The decision ends the criminal case against the attacker on mental health grounds. No further details about any treatment or supervision were included in the report.
The case comes amid continuing sensitivity over attacks in Jerusalem and the handling of defendants whose mental condition is raised in court.
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