The son of an Israeli diplomat, Avraham Gil, has been accused of running over a Sunny Isles Beach police officer and faces felony charges. Despite initial claims of diplomatic immunity, the U.S. Department of State has confirmed that he is not entitled to any immunity based on his father's position at the consulate. Gil was arrested on charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting an officer with violence.
His attorneys maintain his innocence, claiming law enforcement failed to follow protocols to verify his diplomatic status. The Israeli consulate has not commented on the charges. The incident involved the son hitting a police officer during a traffic stop, with video showing him driving and having no intention to harm the officer.
PIL DOCTRINE: IMMUNITY is a doctrine in international law that protects the sovereignty and independence of States by preventing them or their agents from being prosecuted before foreign courts.
Source: LOCAL 10 NEWS US
Link: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/02/01/state-department-no-immunity-for-israeli-diplomats-son-accused-of-running-over-sunny-isles-beach-cop/
Reported by: JEFFREY TOLENTINO
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