Jan was escorting a girl home from a concert when a drunk. Bykov. insulted him with the term "Zhid." A fight ensued and Jan was brought to trial. Bykov then submitted a letter to the court in which he admitted guilt for starting the incident and Jan was acquitted. The case was reopened. however. in January 1972. when the Krysky family applied for permission to emigrate to Israel. Julius Krysky was told that his son would either be given 10 years in a labor camp or he could be institutionalized as a "schizophrenic" for his Zionist beliefs. The family chose the institution believing that Jan would soon be released.
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