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Driver Sentenced to Two Years for Hit-and-Run

2/24/2026

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Pesler Sentenced for Hit-and-Run

The Petah Tikva traffic court sentenced Carol Pesler to two years in prison for fleeing the scene after hitting four-year-old Rafael Adana in May 2023.
The court banned Pesler from driving for life and ordered her to pay NIS 10,000 in symbolic compensation.
Prosecutors sought a longer sentence.
Pesler's defense argued against incarceration due to age and health.

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Danby Avoids Jail

Jake Danby has avoided jail again after an appeal over the June 2024 fatal strike on Aboriginal man Whitehurst.
He was initially sentenced to 12 months of community corrections, but extended home detention followed public outcry.
The victim's family expressed deep sorrow and frustration over the perceived leniency.
The NT Attorney General Marie-Clare Boothby faced criticism for not disclosing her familial connection to Danby.

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Pesler Sentenced for Hit-and-Run

The Petah Tikva traffic court sentenced Carol Pesler to two years in prison for fleeing the scene after hitting four-year-old Rafael Adana in May 2023.
The court banned Pesler from driving for life and ordered her to pay NIS 10,000 in symbolic compensation.
Prosecutors sought a longer sentence.
Pesler's defense argued against incarceration due to age and health.

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