President Herzog Pardons Elor Azaria, Expunges Criminal Record
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President Isaac Herzog has granted a pardon to Elor Azaria, who was convicted for killing a Palestinian attacker in 2016. The decision, supported by Defense Minister Israel Katz, comes ahead of Yom Kippur and takes into account Azaria's remorse, time served, and family circumstances. The pardon expunges Azaria's criminal record immediately, allowing him to start a new chapter in his life. However, it does not equate to an acquittal and does not invalidate the trial.
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