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Mandelblit's Court Testimony Reveals Gaps in Netanyahu Trial Evidence Review
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's court testimony revealed significant gaps in his knowledge regarding the investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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What happened
- 01Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified he was unaware of some investigative actions in the Netanyahu case.
- 02Mandelblit's testimony contradicts his 2019 public statement that the investigation left "no stone unturned."
- 03He admitted to relying on information presented by police and prosecution officials.
- 04The revelations raise questions about the thoroughness of the evidence review before the indictment.
- 05The article calls for accountability from those who wield state power in legal proceedings.
- 06The testimony occurred in court during the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mandelblit stated he was unaware of certain investigative actions and relied on information from police and prosecutors, contradicting his 2019 public assertion of a "no stone unturned" review. This has led to public questions about the basis of the indictment and the oversight of the investigation. The article stresses the need for accountability from those using state power, even if the court ultimately upholds the indictment.
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