Jerusalem man arrested after wife's miscarriage alleges police brutality
A Jerusalem man was arrested for 'concealing a birth' after attempting to bury the remains of his wife's miscarriage. He alleges that police used excessive force during his arrest despite his attempts to follow proper burial procedures.
Why it matters
The case raises serious questions regarding police conduct and the treatment of grieving families during sensitive medical situations.
A Jerusalem resident arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of concealing a birth following his wife's miscarriage at 11 weeks of pregnancy has alleged that police officers used severe violence against him during his arrest, despite saying he made efforts to arrange the burial of the pregnancy remains in good faith.His attorney has called on the Police Internal Investigations Department (PIID) to investigate the officers involved in the arrest.According to details of the incident, the man's wife suffered a miscarriage while at home during the 11th week of her pregnancy. The husband, who was experiencing severe emotional distress alongside his wife following the incident, took her to the hospital to receive medical treatment.
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