Ex-AG Mandelblit Denies Pressure Influenced His Decisions in Netanyahu Trial
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, refuting claims that investigators acted without his knowledge. Netanyahu's lawyer alleged that law enforcement concealed information from Mandelblit, who expressed surprise at the accusation. Mandelblit noted that a 2015 "Haaretz" report was a catalyst for the investigation.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Former AG Avichai Mandelblit denied claims that investigators acted behind his back in the Netanyahu trial.
- Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, accused investigators of concealing actions from Mandelblit.
- Mandelblit expressed surprise at the allegations of deliberate concealment by the prosecution.
- A 2015 "Haaretz" report about Walla! news acting for Netanyahu was a "catalyst" for the investigation, Mandelblit said.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified on his second day in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, addressing claims by Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad. Haddad alleged that investigators and law enforcement acted independently, behind Mandelblit's back, and conducted investigative actions without his required legal approval.
Mandelblit responded to Haddad's assertions by stating, "What you are claiming is that the prosecution deliberately concealed things from me." Haddad feigned ignorance, replying, "You will draw the conclusion in the end." Mandelblit expressed surprise at the suggestion, saying, "I am very surprised if that is the situation. I appreciate all the parties, especially those here in the hall."
Mandelblit also stated that a 2015 "Haaretz" investigation, which revealed how the Walla! news site operated on behalf of Netanyahu, served as a "catalyst" that initiated the investigation.
