https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-court-acquits-man-of-assaulting-nun-in-jerusalem-s-old-cityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-court-acquits-man-of-assaulting-nun-in-jerusalem-s-old-cityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-court-acquits-man-of-assaulting-nun-in-jerusalem-s-old-city#u51486Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:10:19 +0000A Jerusalem court acquitted a man indicted for attacking a nun in the Old City, citing mental health grounds. While the man is cleared of criminal charges, the court ordered him to receive psychiatric care. The sentencing includes a period of up to 6 years in a psychiatric facility. CCTV footage captured the assault, which formed the basis of the initial indictment before the court determined the defendant's mental state precluded a criminal conviction.Why it mattersThe attack occurred in Jerusalem's Old City, a region frequently marked by religious and ethnic tensions. Legal outcome