Australian Billionaire Paid Over $1 Million to Netanyahu's Lawyers
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Australian billionaire James Packer reportedly transferred over $1.25 million to the law firm representing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The payments, totaling $50,000 monthly, began in September 2024. Packer has not denied the transfers, and Netanyahu's defense team has requested to depose Packer as a potential witness in the ongoing trial.
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- Billionaire James Packer transferred at least $1.25 million to Prime Minister Netanyahu's lawyers.
- The payments were made in monthly installments of $50,000 starting September 2024.
- Packer has not denied making the financial transfers.
- Netanyahu's defense team requested to depose Packer as a witness.
- Packer is currently located outside of Israel.
Australian billionaire James Packer transferred at least $1.25 million to the law firm Haddad Roth Shenhar, which also represents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Australian media reports.
The payments were reportedly made as monthly installments of $50,000 each for approximately two years, starting in September 2024, from Packer's account to the firm's account at Mizrahi Tefahot Bank.
Packer has not denied making the payments. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's defense team in his trial requested an examination of Packer, who is currently outside of Israel. Lawyer Amit Haddad stated that he does not represent and cannot represent Packer, as Packer was expected to be a witness against the Prime Minister in his trial.
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