Letter from Buchris feeble, lacks empathy, accuser’s lawyer says

The lawyer for a soldier who accused Brig. Gen. Ofek Buchris of sexual assault has lashed out over a letter admitting guilt sent out earlier today, saying it lacks on empathy and shows him to have done the absolute minimum.

“The suspect’s letter, while being feeble, laconic and missing any real empathy for the accuser of the damage caused to her by his actions, still prevents any renouncing of the plea deal, both by him or others,” the lawyer says, according to Ynet. “The suspect, who lied during the whole investigation, discredited the reliability of the accusers and didn’t prevent mudslinging at them, alongside taking responsibility for his action, seemingly lacked the magnanimity to offer a real and sincere apology.”

Earlier, Buchris issued a short note saying he admitted to what he is charged with and took “full responsibility” for his actions, as part of a plea bargain that will see him avoid jail time.

The lawyer also says that by skimming over his crimes, Buchris did both his accusers and potential future victims a great disservice.

Despite unhappiness over the letter, she and the other accuser, an officer, both give their okays to the plea deal.