Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted
By The BriefBrief
A Jerusalem court acquitted a Jewish man who attacked a nun after viewing CCTV footage. The court said the attacker was having a psychotic episode at the time of the assault, an outcome that drew outrage.
WHO:Jerusalem court
WHAT:Acquitted a man accused of attacking a nun captured on CCTV, citing a psychotic episode.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Jerusalem, Israel
WHY:The court found the attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun.
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