Court Rejects Broader Testimony on Investigative Misconduct in Netanyahu Trial
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
The Jerusalem District Court ruled 2-1 against expanding testimony from former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit on alleged investigative misconduct in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial. Judge Moshe Bar-Am voiced concerns about ignoring Mandelblit's statements on unlawful actions, but the panel limited questioning to investigation approvals. Netanyahu's defense requested an adjournment to adapt questioning after the ruling. The trial continues, with Mandelblit having testified on various aspects of the investigations and his approvals.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Jerusalem court ruled 2-1 against expanding former AG Mandelblit's testimony on investigative misconduct.
- Judge Moshe Bar-Am questioned ignoring Mandelblit's testimony about unlawful investigative actions.
- The ruling limits Mandelblit's testimony to the scope of his approvals for Netanyahu's investigations.
- Netanyahu's defense lawyer requested an adjournment to adapt questioning following the court's decision.
- Mandelblit testified about specific alleged misconduct and his authorization of investigations.
- The trial concerns three cases involving allegations of gifts, media coverage, and regulatory benefits.
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