Ex-AG Mandelblit: Illegal Wiretaps in Harow Probe Without Approval
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit declared that conducting wiretaps in the Ari Harow investigation without prior approval is illegal. He specified that if investigators listened to conversations before receiving his authorization, the action was forbidden. Mandelblit's remarks highlight concerns over investigative methods and legal adherence. The statement could lead to a review of the probe's procedures if unauthorized listening is confirmed.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit stated wiretaps in the Ari Harow probe were illegal without approval.
- Mandelblit specified that listening to conversations before authorization is forbidden.
- The comments address the investigation into former aide Ari Harow.
- The statement raises questions about the probe's investigative methods.
- It could lead to a review of the investigation's procedures.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit stated that if investigators conducted wiretaps and listened to conversations in the probe of Ari Harow before obtaining his approval, such actions would be forbidden. Mandelblit's comments address the investigation into Harow, a former aide to Prime Minister, which has faced scrutiny over its methods. The former top legal official emphasized that any eavesdropping must adhere to legal procedures and receive explicit authorization. This clarification comes amid ongoing discussions about the conduct of investigations and the importance of maintaining legal boundaries, particularly in sensitive cases involving public figures. The implications of Mandelblit's statement suggest a potential review of the investigation's procedures if unauthorized listening occurred, raising questions about the validity of evidence gathered.
