Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade stabber convicted of murder; Court criticized police for the incident

The Gay Pride Parade stabber, Yishai Schlissel, is convicted of murder following the death of a teenage girl.The court called for the attention of the police for being unable to stop Schlissel from entering the event despite his record.

Schlissel is found guilty for the murder of 16-year-old Shira Banki who participated in Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade back in July 2015. According to BBC, Schlissel was also convicted of six counts of attempted murder filed by other participants whom he caused injuries in the event.

The stabbing in the Gay Pride Parade last year was not Schlissel's first time of harming participants as he was also previously jailed for 10 years for the using the same modus operandi in the 2005 parade. Last year's attack was Schlissel's third week after his long jail time.

Since getting redeeming his freedom, Schlissel has expressed his opposition of the parade in interviews, and gave out "anti-gay" pamphlets as well as encourage people to act against then impending gathering. According to CNS News, a hearing will be set in June which will establish the timetable for his future sentencing. Schlissel could face a lifetime imprisonment sentence for the crimes.

"The accused did not learn from the legal proceedings against him 10 years ago and from the long time he served in prison. He returned and he committed these crimes with an ideology of hate,"  prosecutor Oshrat Shoham said.

Aside from Schlissel, the police force was also criticized for the security measures implemented during the event. According to Ynet News, the court criticized the police for their inability to keep Schlissel out of the area.  

The court also called on their attention for not keeping an eye on Schlissel and not endorsing him to a rehabilitation program to aid him after several years of staying inside the prison. Six senior officers were dismissed last year following an investigation on the attack. More than 100,000 people attended the Gay Pride Parade last year. 

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Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade 2015, Gay Pride Parade stabbing, Yishai Schlissel, victims, convicted

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