Ex-AG Mandelblit Suspected Specific Prosecutor Leaking Case Files
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in the Netanyahu trial that he suspected a specific prosecutor was leaking information from the "Cases of the Thousand" investigation. He also faced questions about whether he ordered the opening of the "residences case" investigation, stating he did not recall doing so. The testimony, particularly regarding the suspected leaks, elicited laughter in the courtroom.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former AG Avichai Mandelblit suspected a specific prosecutor of leaking "Cases of the Thousand" files.
- Mandelblit's testimony in the Netanyahu trial included his suspicion of leaks.
- Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, questioned Mandelblit about the leaks and other case details.
- Mandelblit stated he did not recall ordering the opening of the "residences case" investigation.
- The courtroom reacted with laughter to Mandelblit's statement about the suspected leaks.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in the Netanyahu trial that he suspected a specific prosecutor was leaking investigation materials from the "Cases of the Thousand" file. Initially, Mandelblit stated he didn't recall saying the State Prosecutor's Office was behind the leaks. However, after being pressed by Benjamin Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, Mandelblit responded, "I suspected a specific prosecutor was leaking," a statement that drew laughter in the courtroom.
During the proceedings, Haddad also questioned Mandelblit about whether he had previously stated that he ordered the opening of the investigation into the "residences case." Mandelblit's initial response was, "Anything is possible." After Haddad asserted that these statements were indeed made, Mandelblit protested and clarified that he did not remember, adding, "If I remembered, I would say I remember."
