Case closed against cop who beat Ethiopian soldier

Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein decides to end the investigation against a police officer who was filmed beating IDF soldier Damas Pakada in April. The video clip sparked a wave of protests from members of the Ethiopian-Israeli community against racism and police brutality.

The cop who assaulted Pakada without provocation won’t be charged, according to Hebrew media reports. The attorney general decided to leave the case to the discretion of the Israel Police disciplinary board, rather than pursue criminal charges.

Video footage showing policemen pummeling an Ethiopian-born IDF soldier, Damas Pakada, who alleged he was the target of a racist attack. (screen capture: YouTube)
Video footage showing policemen pummeling an Ethiopian-born IDF soldier, Damas Pakada, who alleged he was the target of a racist attack. (screen capture: YouTube)

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