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Court Rejects Broader Testimony on Investigative Misconduct in Netanyahu Trial
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.
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What happened
- 01Jerusalem court ruled 2-1 against expanding former AG Mandelblit's testimony on investigative misconduct.
- 02Judge Moshe Bar-Am questioned ignoring Mandelblit's testimony about unlawful investigative actions.
- 03The ruling limits Mandelblit's testimony to the scope of his approvals for Netanyahu's investigations.
- 04Netanyahu's defense lawyer requested an adjournment to adapt questioning following the court's decision.
- 05Mandelblit testified about specific alleged misconduct and his authorization of investigations.
- 06The trial concerns three cases involving allegations of gifts, media coverage, and regulatory benefits.
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.
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