Police arrest East Jerusalem man who gave them the finger; judge frees him
Police yesterday arrested an East Jerusalem resident after he allegedly raised a middle finger at them while driving past officers in the Old City, Haaretz reports. Police first asked a court to remand the man for five days for insulting a public official, then downgraded the demand to a release under certain limitations. However, a judge at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court rejected the request and freed the man on bail without limitations. His attorney Riyad Sawad said: “If every person who gives police the finger is arrested, half the country will be detained.” I'm proud to work a...
Source: timesofisrael.com