Legal Expert Fears Netanyahu Trial Testimony Could Expose Misconduct
Dr. Yaakov Ben-Shamesh, a legal expert, expressed concern regarding the upcoming testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ben-Shamesh highlighted recent testimony from police investigators involved in the case, who allegedly admitted to exceeding their authority and violating the law, including circumventing procedures requiring the Attorney General's approval to investigate a sitting prime minister. He also noted the use of improper investigative methods to secure state witnesses.
Ben-Shamesh voiced apprehension about what Mandelblit knew, approved, or failed to prevent during these investigations, particularly concerning actions taken without prosecutorial authorization. He stated that the Attorney General, who filed the indictment against Netanyahu, might inadvertently aid the defense through his testimony.
"We are very afraid of the moment when the Attorney General who filed the indictment takes the witness stand, because God knows what hornet's nest is about to be opened," Ben-Shamesh warned, suggesting that Mandelblit's testimony could reveal significant irregularities in the investigation process.
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