Cop questioned on far-right rapper’s alleged abuse of ties with police
The Department of Internal Police Investigations on Sunday questioned an officer in connection with allegations made in a Haaretz exposé that far-right rapper and influencer Yoav Eliasi, who goes by the stage name “The Shadow,” abused his relationship with the police.The officer’s interrogation lasted several hours, and he was released under restrictive conditions, with the internal investigations department opening a formal investigation into the matter.Recordings and other material cited in the exposé last week indicated that Eliasi had used his ties with police to avoid harsh repercussions after violent incidents in a Tel Aviv club of which he was a part-owner.Eliasi was the captain of the Tel Aviv area’s civilian security team and is a vocal supporter of far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who has championed the volunteer squads following the Hamas-led onslaught of October 7, 2023.The rapper was suspended from his role in the security team following…
An Israeli police officer was questioned by the Department of Internal Police Investigations regarding allegations that far-right rapper Yoav Eliasi, known as “The Shadow,” exploited his ties with law enforcement. The investigation follows a Haaretz exposé claiming Eliasi used his connections to mitigate consequences after violent incidents at a Tel Aviv club he co-owned. Eliasi, who was suspended from his role as a civilian security team captain, allegedly boasted about preventing the club's extended closure after a September stabbing. Israel Police Chief Danny Levy has also initiated an inquiry into the suspicions. Eliasi reportedly told a business partner he was “educating” the police that “they can’t touch this club.”
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