Attorneys Seek AG's Input on Corruption Trial, Judge Says Door Already Open
Attorneys for defendants in Israel's "Cases of the Thousand" corruption trial asked for the Attorney General to be summoned for discussions. Judge Moshe Shacham told them they were "breaking down an open door," as the AG is ultimately responsible for managing the case. The judge suggested dialogue should be with her directly. The prosecution opposed the defense's request.
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- Attorneys in the "Cases of the Thousand" trial requested the Attorney General be summoned for discussions.
- Judge Moshe Shacham stated the defense attorneys were "breaking down an open door."
- The judge indicated the Attorney General is responsible for managing the proceedings.
- He suggested substantive dialogue should be conducted directly with the Attorney General.
- The prosecution opposed the defense's request to summon the Attorney General.
Attorneys representing defendants in the "Cases of the Thousand" corruption trial requested that the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, be summoned for a discussion on the continuation of the proceedings. The attorney for Shaul Elovitch, the attorney for Shaul Elovitch, the former controlling owner of Bezeq, and Amit Haddad, the attorney for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, made the request, stating they wished to continue until "white smoke emerges." Judge Moshe Shacham responded that they had "broken down an open door," explaining that the Attorney General is responsible for managing the proceedings from the top. He added that if a substantive dialogue is desired, it should be conducted with her. The judge noted that the defense attorneys were entering through an open door because the court had already considered the matter. The prosecution opposed the request.
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