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Jerusalem Court Rejects MK Rotman's Defamation Suit Against Channel 12

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First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago

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A Jerusalem court rejected MK Simcha Rothman's defamation suit against Channel 12 and others, ruling the contested statement was made during a closed discussion and involved public interest. The defendants proved truth in publication, supported by testimonies from Ministry of Justice officials.

01Jerusalem court dismissed MK Simcha Rothman's defamation claim against Channel 12 and Keshet.
02Rothman sought over one million shekels for a report attributing a controversial statement to him.
03Judge ruled defendants proved the statement was made during a closed meeting, invoking truth defense.
04The publication was deemed to address a clear public interest despite defamatory nature.
05Testimonies from three Ministry of Justice lawyers confirmed Rothman made and then clarified the statement.
06Court found these testimonies credible and preferred them over Rothman's denial.

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