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Ex-Minister Shalom Simhon Ordered to Pay $5,500 in Defamation Case

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By מערכת ice

First reported by TheMarker · 7 hours ago

What happened

Former Israeli Minister Shalom Simhon was ordered by a Tel Aviv court to pay NIS 30,000 in damages and costs for defaming the founders of Pasta Rico in an email. The email was sent during a shareholder dispute between Tnuva and the founders.

  • 01Former Minister Shalom Simhon must pay NIS 30,000 for defamation.
  • 02The defamation occurred via an email to board members.
  • 03Simhon accused Pasta Rico founders of intimidation.
  • 04The case stems from a shareholder dispute involving Tnuva.
  • 05The court found Simhon's accusations exceeded permissible limits.

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IceUnrated · Hebrew5 hours ago
Ex-Minister Shalom Simhon Ordered to Pay $5,500 in Defamation Case
TheMarkerUnrated · Hebrew7 hours ago
Former Minister Shalom Simhon Loses Defamation Lawsuit

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