Netanyahu's Lawyers Sought to Subpoena Former AG Mandelblit Before Election
Days before the last general election, lawyers representing Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to summon former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to testify. The request was made by Netanyahu's defense team as part of the ongoing corruption trial against the former prime minister.
The defense sought to have Mandelblit appear in court to provide testimony related to the case. The specific details of what the defense hoped Mandelblit would testify about were not disclosed in the report.
Netanyahu is currently facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases. The trial has been ongoing for an extended period, with significant legal maneuvering from both the prosecution and the defense.
This request by the defense team highlights the intense legal battles surrounding Netanyahu and the efforts made to influence the proceedings, particularly in the lead-up to a significant political event like an election.
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