Ex-AG Mandelblit Denies Pressure Influenced His Decisions
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit denied that any decisions he made were influenced by pressure, stating they were based on his professional judgment. He responded to questions from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, about alleged pressure from the prosecution. Mandelblit affirmed that law enforcement officials have the right to suggest investigations and that he was not swayed by external pressures.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit denied his decisions were influenced by pressure.
- Mandelblit stated his choices were based solely on professional judgment.
- He was questioned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad.
- Mandelblit addressed reports of pressure from the prosecution.
- He affirmed law enforcement officials' right to recommend investigations.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit stated that no decisions he made were influenced by pressure, asserting that all his choices were based on his professional judgment. He was responding to questions from Amit Haddad, the lawyer for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, regarding published remarks attributed to Mandelblit suggesting the prosecution was pressuring him.
Mandelblit emphasized that law enforcement officials have the right and duty to express their opinions on whether an investigation should be opened. He maintained that neither media pressure nor pressure from law enforcement could affect him, affirming his independence in decision-making.
