A court of appeals in Fez has confirmed the 18-month sentence passed last April by a lower court on Dr. Arthur Epstein, a French citizen and former resident of Israel, who was convicted of charges of drug smuggling and attempted bribery. The lower court was criticized by several Moroccan newspapers at the time for not charging Epstein with espionage for Israel.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
