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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies on Netanyahu Investigation Approvals
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Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, stating he approved Netanyahu's questioning as a suspect but couldn't recall if bribery was explicitly mentioned in the warning. Netanyahu's defense lawyer challenged Mandelblit's recollection of the authorization wording. The trial involves allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery across three cases dating back to May 2020. Netanyahu denies all wrongdoing.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former AG Mandelblit testified he approved questioning Netanyahu as a suspect but not bribery mention.
- Netanyahu's defense lawyer challenged Mandelblit's recollection of the authorization wording.
- The trial involves allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery in three cases.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies all charges against him.
- Mandelblit previously acknowledged police actions exceeded his initial approvals.
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