Netanyahu Trial: Former AG Mandelblit Continues Testimony
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is testifying for the sixth day in the trial of Benjamin Netanyahu. Defense attorney Amit Haddad is cross-examining Mandelblit, arguing that investigators exceeded the former AG's approvals. Haddad presented a quote where Mandelblit expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation's substance. Mandelblit later stated he did approve the investigation concerning benefits from businessmen.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is testifying for the sixth day in Benjamin Netanyahu's trial.
- Defense attorney Amit Haddad claims investigators exceeded Mandelblit's investigation approvals.
- Mandelblit reportedly questioned the substance of the investigation in a prior meeting.
- Mandelblit later stated he did approve the investigation into benefits from businessmen.
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is continuing his testimony on the sixth day in the trial of Benjamin Netanyahu. Defense attorney Amit Haddad stated last week that the defense requires an additional 10 days of testimony from Mandelblit. Haddad is cross-examining Mandelblit again today, and Mandelblit is also scheduled to testify tomorrow.
Last Thursday, Haddad focused on Mandelblit's authorizations for investigations and examinations in Cases 1000 and 2000, and the approval of specific actions related to them. Haddad's line of questioning suggests that investigators exceeded the scope of Mandelblit's approvals. Haddad presented a quote from an early meeting where Mandelblit reportedly told law enforcement leaders, "With all due respect to the cigars, champagne, and suit, there isn't the substance I was looking for here. This is definitely not what I approved at the time. Now you are going to investigate Netanyahu, which I have no problem with you investigating, if you find something."
After a recess requested by Haddad, Mandelblit stated that he did, in fact, approve the investigation when the issue of benefits from businessmen arose.
