 The report stated that both Palestinian assailants had already been checked by another soldier before Azaria's arrival at the scene.It also stated that he had changed his version of events during his questioning, stating that he shot the assailant because he felt that there was a threat to his life.The trial opened on 9 May in a Jaffa court and Azaria was charged with manslaughter and conduct unbecoming of a noncommissioned officer.