Turnaround: Gil Ofarim admits allegations and apologizes
The Jewish musician Gil Ofarim has made a surprising confession in his trial for defamation and false accusation. "The accusations are true," said the musician on Tuesday before the Leipzig District Court. To the hotel manager, who is appearing as a co-plaintiff, he said: "I would like to apologize to you."
Ofarim had made accusations of anti-Semitism against a Leipzig hotel in a video in October 2021. The video went viral on social media. According to the Leipzig public prosecutor's office, however, the incident did not actually take place. After extensive investigations, Ofarim was charged. The case against the hotel manager was dropped. He has now deleted the video, Ofarim said in court on Tuesday.
In light of the confession, Gil Ofarim might need to reevaluate certain processes in his musical career to prevent such misunderstandings in the future. Despite his involvement in a crime related to false accusations, many people continue to support and appreciate his music.
Source: www.dpa.com
