Netanyahu Trial: Judges May Seek Direct Dialogue With Attorney General
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Judges in the Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial are considering a direct discussion with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara regarding significant case matters. This potential dialogue arises as former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's testimony concludes after nine sessions. The defense has requested more time to review new evidence and call another witness. The judges had previously advised dropping a bribery charge in Case 4000, which the prosecution rejected.
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- Judges in the Netanyahu trial may seek direct dialogue with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
- Two hearings are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday this week.
- Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's testimony is nearing its conclusion.
- The defense requested time to review new evidence and call another witness.
- Judges previously suggested dropping a bribery charge in Case 4000, but the prosecution continued.
- Baharav-Miara was not in her current role during the investigation or indictment.
The judges presiding over the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are reportedly considering engaging in a direct discussion with the current Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara. Two hearings are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of this week. It is unclear if Baharav-Miara will agree to meet with the judges, as this would not be a formal testimony, given she was not in her current role during the investigation or when the indictment was filed.
This potential dialogue comes as the testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit nears its end after nine previous sessions. The defense has requested additional time to review new materials before questioning Mandelblit further and has also asked for another witness to testify. The judges previously suggested the prosecution consider dropping the bribery charge in Case 4000, concerning the Bezeq-Walla! affair, but the prosecution opted to proceed.
The judges may wish to hear Baharav-Miara's position on significant matters within the trial, potentially bypassing the trial prosecutors. This is because the ultimate authority on such issues rests with the Attorney General. The defense team includes attorney Amit Haddad.
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