Mandelblit's testimony reveals crossing of red lines - and demands soul-searching in the law enforcement system | Analysis
Mandelblit's testimony in the Netanyahu trial reveals crossing of red lines in the law enforcement system: unauthorized investigative actions, invalid interrogation tactics, use of journalists, deliberate leaks, and concealment of conflicts of interest. Commentator Dr. Eitan Lesri argues the findings demand soul-searching and a review of the 'defense from justice' doctrine.
The testimony of former Attorney General Dr. Avichai Mandelblit in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals crossing of red lines in the law enforcement system. Mandelblit testified about unauthorized investigative actions, an interrogation tactic described as invalid against state witness Nir Hefetz, and wiretapping of Nathan Eshel that he ordered to stop. Also revealed were close ties between investigators and journalist Ben Caspit, suspicions of deliberate leaks from internal offices, and concealment of a conflict of interest involving investigator Chief Inspector Avi Rotenberg, who had a romantic relationship with Judy Nir Mozes. Commentator Dr. Eitan Lesri argues that the accumulation of failures tests the 'defense from justice' doctrine and demands soul-searching and an independent review.