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Ex-AG Mandelblit Denies Approving Bribery Probe Against Netanyahu
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Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in court that he does not recall approving a bribery investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Case 4000. Mandelblit stated that while a "moral integrity crime" was considered, he did not approve the specific charge of "bribery." He also denied facing pressure from law enforcement or the media in his decision-making. The testimony occurred during Netanyahu's ongoing criminal trial.
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- Former AG Mandelblit testified he doesn't recall approving a bribery probe against PM Netanyahu.
- Mandelblit stated a "moral integrity crime" was considered, but not specifically "bribery."
- He denied facing pressure from law enforcement or media in his decisions.
- The testimony took place during Netanyahu's criminal trial in Jerusalem.
- Mandelblit was unaware of plans to make Shlomo Filber a state witness.
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