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Prosecution Seeks Harsher Sentence for Psychiatric Nurse's Role in Teen's Death

1/29/2026

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The prosecution has appealed to Israel's High Court of Justice to upgrade Eduard Kachura's conviction from negligent homicide to reckless killing, a harsher penalty.
Eduard Kachura, a psychiatric nurse, had a prohibited relationship with Lital Yael Melnick, 17, who was emotionally dependent on him.
The prosecution argues Kachura's actions during a burial ceremony contributed to Melnick's death and that he was aware of the risks involved.

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The prosecution has appealed to Israel's High Court of Justice to upgrade Eduard Kachura's conviction from negligent homicide to reckless killing, a harsher penalty.
Eduard Kachura, a psychiatric nurse, had a prohibited relationship with Lital Yael Melnick, 17, who was emotionally dependent on him.
The prosecution argues Kachura's actions during a burial ceremony contributed to Melnick's death and that he was aware of the risks involved.