The Jerusalem District Court on Tuesday sentenced Yossi Malach to three years in prison for throwing fireworks at a basketball game about 10 months ago. A security guard, who picked up the firework device, lost a number of fingers and use of his primary hand as a result of his injuries.
The court came down hard on Malach who explained �it was a prank� but the court reminded him of his insensitive attitude at the time of his arrest, and his statement, �why did the idiot have to pick it up� in reference to the injured guard. The victim attended the court sessions, explaining that it was important to him to �look Malach in the eyes as the trial proceeded�.
The court added that someone must set an example to bring a halt to the unacceptable social behavior, which places fans at a simple basketball game in jeopardy.
(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)
