MK Saada Claims Former AG Mandelblit's Testimony Proves His Claims of Criminal Conduct
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Member of Knesset Moshe Saada claims former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's testimony in the Benjamin Netanyahu trial confirms Saada's accusations of criminal conduct and obstruction of justice. Saada stated Mandelblit admitted to knowing about alleged extortion but not investigating, which Saada argues warrants Netanyahu's acquittal. He also shared a personal account of alleged threats and a false protocol related to an investigation.
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- MK Moshe Saada claims former AG Avichai Mandelblit's testimony proves his accusations of criminal conduct.
- Saada stated Mandelblit admitted to knowing about alleged extortion but not investigating it.
- The MK argued that the prosecution's alleged criminal actions warrant Prime Minister Netanyahu's acquittal.
- Saada characterized the alleged actions as "extortion by threats" and obstruction of justice.
- He recounted personal experiences of alleged threats and a false meeting protocol.
Member of Knesset Moshe Saada, a former senior official in the Lahav 433's National Fraud Unit (MAHASH), stated that the dramatic testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit in the Benjamin Netanyahu trial proves Saada's long-held accusations of criminal conduct against Mandelblit and the prosecution system. Saada told 103FM that Mandelblit's admission in court that he knew of alleged extortion but chose not to investigate or document it, and that Yehudit Tirosh approved the extortion, confirms Saada's assertions.
Saada, who has frequently criticized Mandelblit, argued that the alleged extortion, which he characterized as "extortion by threats," is a criminal offense punishable by five years in prison. He asserted that in a proper legal system, such criminal conduct by senior officials would halt proceedings and lead to an investigation before any indictment is considered. Saada referred to this as "defense from justice" in criminal law.
Furthermore, Saada called for Prime Minister Netanyahu's acquittal based on these revelations, arguing that if the prosecution acted criminally, it warrants a dismissal. He specifically pointed to Mandelblit's decision to ignore the alleged criminal activity as obstruction of justice, noting that the indictment was filed shortly before an election, a pattern he suggested was deliberate.
Saada also recounted a personal experience where he and Uri Carmel were allegedly threatened with the dismantling of MAHASH if they pursued an investigation, and claimed a false protocol was written for a meeting that never occurred. He questioned Mandelblit's decision to consult a lawyer before testifying, suggesting it indicates something to hide regarding alleged criminal acts he committed.
