Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit will testify Tuesday in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial. Mandelblit, who was involved in the decision to indict Netanyahu, will be questioned by the defense regarding the legality of the investigations. The defense claims the probes lacked proper authorization, while prosecutors assert all procedures were lawful. The testimony begins two weeks before elections and is expected to extend beyond the vote.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit will testify Tuesday in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial.
- Netanyahu's defense claims investigations against him lacked necessary legal approvals.
- The defense also plans to question Mandelblit about alleged pressure during the case's handling.
- Mandelblit's testimony is scheduled to begin just two weeks before the upcoming elections.
- Judges denied Mandelblit's request to postpone his testimony until November due to academic commitments.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is set to testify on Tuesday in the Jerusalem District Court as part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial. Netanyahu is expected to attend the hearing. Mandelblit was called to the stand by Netanyahu's defense team, who stated their intention to call him early in the trial. This is an unusual development, as the former top legal official, who was involved in the decision to indict Netanyahu, will now face questioning from the defense.
The defense's central argument is expected to focus on their claim that the investigations against the Prime Minister were initiated without the necessary approvals required by the Basic Law: The Government. The prosecution and legal advisors maintain that all procedures were conducted lawfully. Additionally, Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, plans to question Mandelblit about alleged pressure from the then-State Attorney and others during the handling of the cases.
The defense has requested seven days for Mandelblit's examination, after which the prosecution will conduct its cross-examination. Mandelblit had initially sought to postpone his testimony until November, citing academic commitments as dean of the law faculty at the Academic College of Ramat Gan. However, the judges denied his request, scheduling his testimony to begin on Tuesday.
The testimony commences just two weeks before the upcoming elections and is expected to continue after the vote.
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