Israel Police Tells Court: Netanyahu Suspected of Bribery and Fraud

[geek tragedy]

Source: Haaretz

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in two cases, Israel Police confirmed on Thursday when it requested a gag order on the ongoing talks to recruit a state witness. The gag order was granted and is effective until September 17.

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Also on Thursday, Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit said that progress was being made in talks with a former top aide to Netanyahu, Ari Harow, about becoming a state witness.

Speaking during a ceremony at the Supreme Court, Mendelblit said "we're making progress" and that the prosecution was "working with the police" on getting, Netanyahu's former chief of staff, to become state witness. He asked reporters to "let us work in peace and find the truth."



According to recent reports by Haaretz, the information he provided allegedly indicated criminal connections between Harow, the prime minister and people in the prime minister’s circles.


Read more: http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/1.805112

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Man, between this and Mueller's investigation, tough day for the bad guys.

[Lazy Daisy]

1. maybe there is hope

[Me.]

2. Couldn't Happen To A More Deserving Person

[jpak]

3. This is a Big Fucking Deal in Israel right now.

And has been developing for months.

Watch This Space.

[zentrum]

4. Fantastic. nt

[groundloop]

5. It's always a good day when criminals in high places are brought to justice.

It'll be a PHENOMENAL day when our current occupant of the White House faces that fate.

[Julian Englis]

6. K & R, N/T

[muriel_volestrangler]

7. Kick (nt)