Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Denies Approving Bribery Probe
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified Tuesday in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating he does not recall approving a bribery investigation against the premier. Mandelblit said he never authorized a probe into Netanyahu for bribery, though he acknowledged a breach of public trust offense. This was Mandelblit's third appearance as a witness in the ongoing trial.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in the Netanyahu trial.
- Mandelblit stated he does not recall approving a bribery investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- He confirmed authorizing an investigation for breach of public trust in Case 4000.
- Mandelblit's testimony was his third in the ongoing trial.
- The testimony took place on Tuesday morning.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified for the third time in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that he does not recall approving an investigation into Netanyahu on suspicion of bribery.
Mandelblit addressed the bribery investigation in Case 4000, asserting that he never authorized a probe into Netanyahu for the specific offense of bribery. He clarified that while there was an offense related to a breach of public trust, he "doesn't remember approving the word bribery."
The testimony occurred on Tuesday morning.
