Shalom! I wanted to thank all of you who were praying for the hearing which took place on February 15th, in the case of the State of Israel against Yakov "Jack" Teitel. I wrote already that we were not present, and will not be present at all further hearings until we ourselves testify, in the event that there will be a trial. The hearings on the mental fitness of Teitel to stand trial are continuing. Our lawyer, Yossi Graiver, who was also not present at the hearing, was finally able to contact the State Prosecutor whose name is Sagi Ophir.
YOSSI WROTE:
"Here is the summation of the Feb. 15th hearing according to Attorney Sagi Ophir, who is the District Attorney Prosecutor. The testimonies heard by the District Court were as follows:
The District Psychiatrist who has concluded that Teitel is not mentally fit to stand trial, and Teitel's mother and wife.
Teitel's mother and wife raised claims that were not mentioned in the investigation that hinted that his mental state was not according to the norm all of his life. Because these claims were not initially presented as such in the investigation, their present claims were contradictory. The District Psychiatrist was questioned extensively by the defence for six hours, and also by the judges. The prosecutor said it was very intensive. Two more hearings were set that will convene on March 30, 2011 at 10:30 and on April 4, 2011 at 9:00."
JUSTICE
It is clear to me that sometimes justice is not the point in the courtroom, but rather who is more skilled in handling the law. No tactic is too outrageous to be used, and we've been assured of one thing by lawyers, that these hearings will take time, and drag on for quite a while. And if a trial will take place, then every point will be a knock down, dragged out fight.
It is probably a good thing that we aren't in court right now, as spiritually, emotionally and even physically it is intense, and I think that we are being spared the aggravation for the time being. The first hearing lasted for over 9 hours, and this second one for more than 6.
Psalm 9:4-7 is appropriate at this point, I believe.
4 For You have maintained my right and my cause;
You sat on the throne judging in righteousness.
5 You have rebuked the nations,
You have destroyed the wicked;
You have blotted out their name forever and ever.
6 O enemy, destructions are finished forever!
And you have destroyed cities;
Even their memory has perished.
7 But the LORD shall endure forever;
He has prepared His throne for judgment.
8He shall judge the world in righteousness,
And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.
9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.
10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You;
For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Shabbat Shalom,
Leah
YOSSI WROTE:
"Here is the summation of the Feb. 15th hearing according to Attorney Sagi Ophir, who is the District Attorney Prosecutor. The testimonies heard by the District Court were as follows:
The District Psychiatrist who has concluded that Teitel is not mentally fit to stand trial, and Teitel's mother and wife.
Teitel's mother and wife raised claims that were not mentioned in the investigation that hinted that his mental state was not according to the norm all of his life. Because these claims were not initially presented as such in the investigation, their present claims were contradictory. The District Psychiatrist was questioned extensively by the defence for six hours, and also by the judges. The prosecutor said it was very intensive. Two more hearings were set that will convene on March 30, 2011 at 10:30 and on April 4, 2011 at 9:00."
JUSTICE
It is clear to me that sometimes justice is not the point in the courtroom, but rather who is more skilled in handling the law. No tactic is too outrageous to be used, and we've been assured of one thing by lawyers, that these hearings will take time, and drag on for quite a while. And if a trial will take place, then every point will be a knock down, dragged out fight.
It is probably a good thing that we aren't in court right now, as spiritually, emotionally and even physically it is intense, and I think that we are being spared the aggravation for the time being. The first hearing lasted for over 9 hours, and this second one for more than 6.
Psalm 9:4-7 is appropriate at this point, I believe.
4 For You have maintained my right and my cause;
You sat on the throne judging in righteousness.
5 You have rebuked the nations,
You have destroyed the wicked;
You have blotted out their name forever and ever.
6 O enemy, destructions are finished forever!
And you have destroyed cities;
Even their memory has perished.
7 But the LORD shall endure forever;
He has prepared His throne for judgment.
8He shall judge the world in righteousness,
And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.
9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.
10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You;
For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Shabbat Shalom,
Leah