The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moral-turpitude/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:33:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png moral turpitude | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moral-turpitude/ 32 32 Reports: Judges in Netanyahu trial tell prosecution bribery charge has little chance https://www.timesofisrael.com/reports-judges-in-netanyahu-trial-tell-prosecution-bribery-charge-has-little-chance/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:35:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3038690 Walla and Channel 13 news also report justices encouraged sides to agree to a plea bargain or mediation 'for the sake of the country'

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]]> Top court demands MKs justify law allowing Deri as minister; won’t block it for now https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-court-demands-mks-justify-law-allowing-deri-as-minister-wont-block-it-for-now/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 12:51:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2909670 Hours after Knesset amends Basic Law to enable Shas leader's appointment despite suspended sentence, lobby group obtains court order requiring incoming government to explain move

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]]> AG: Elections committee must decide if Deri can serve as minister after conviction https://www.timesofisrael.com/ag-elections-committee-must-decide-if-deri-can-serve-as-minister-after-conviction/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:57:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2878400 Baharav-Miara says panel should rule on matter of moral turpitude, rejects argument from Shas and Likud that law only applies to custodial sentences, not suspended

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]]> Lapid bill would permanently bar from politics anyone convicted of moral turpitude https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-bill-would-permanently-bar-from-politics-anyone-convicted-of-moral-turpitude/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:24:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2695341 Proposal seeks to amend current law, which imposes seven-year time out; coalition not united around legislation

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]]> Watchdog accuses Deri of breaking plea deal, urges state to intervene https://www.timesofisrael.com/watchdog-accuses-deri-of-breaking-plea-deal-urges-state-to-intervene/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:55:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2695329 Movement for Quality Government says Shas leader's vow to return to Knesset, and appointment as parliamentary adviser, constitutes breach of agreement

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]]> Despite resigning as MK in plea deal, Deri to continue leading Shas Knesset activity https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-resignation-deri-to-continue-near-full-slate-of-knesset-activities/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:54:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2691715 After conviction for tax offenses, Shas leader will still run party's weekly faction meetings, steer its intricate political life. He just won't be able to vote, says party source

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]]> Supreme Court rejects petition calling on it to insist on harsher plea deal for Deri https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-rejects-petition-calling-on-it-to-insist-on-harsher-plea-deal-for-deri/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:13:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2684930 Justices dismiss demand that the state include clause in plea bargain that would bar the former minister and ex-con from returning to public office for seven years

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]]> Bennett: ‘Rest assured’ government will not fall if Netanyahu signs plea deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-rest-assured-government-will-not-fall-if-netanyahu-signs-plea-deal/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:56:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2684335 Prime minister tells cabinet that coalition is' working quietly and effectively'; ex-Supreme Court chief supports deal, says it would be good for the justice system

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]]> Former Supreme Court chief says Netanyahu asked him to raise plea deal with AG https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-supreme-court-chief-says-netanyahu-asked-him-to-raise-plea-deal-with-ag/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:29:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2683903 Aharon Barak confirms earlier reports that figures close to the former premier convinced him to speak with Avichai Mandelblit; he stresses deal must include 'moral turpitude'

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]]> Report: Netanyahu, AG may agree to leave ‘moral turpitude’ to judges in plea deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-netanyahu-ag-may-agree-to-leave-moral-turpitude-to-judges-in-plea-deal/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 19:59:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2683896&preview=true&preview_id=2683896 Sides weighing compromise on key sticking point, Channel 13 reports, as the former Israeli leader is said to move toward backing proposed agreement

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]]> Report: Prosecutors believe Netanyahu will sign plea deal, perhaps even next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-prosecutors-believe-netanyahu-will-sign-plea-deal-perhaps-even-next-week/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:17:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2683534&preview=true&preview_id=2683534 Channel 12 says ex-PM's family does not oppose move; former Supreme Court chief Aharon Barak said to urge Attorney General Mandelblit to go for a deal

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]]> Sara Netanyahu ruled out previous effort to reach plea deal in husband’s case https://www.timesofisrael.com/sara-netanyahu-ruled-out-previous-efforts-to-reach-plea-deal-in-husbands-case/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:58:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2683468&preview=true&preview_id=2683468 Two years ago, attorneys for the then-PM discussed with the attorney general a proposal very similar to the one on the table today

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]]> Secret plea deal in Netanyahu corruption trial said to await his approval https://www.timesofisrael.com/secret-plea-deal-in-netanyahu-corruption-trial-said-to-await-his-approval/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:50:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2683159&preview=true&preview_id=2683159 Prosecutors reportedly fuming over attorney general's back-channel negotiations with former PM; issue of moral turpitude and timing of resignation said key to final deal

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]]> Report: Prosecutors could close Case 2000, nix Netanyahu bribery charge in plea deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/talks-for-netanyahu-plea-deal-said-ongoing-with-sides-disagreeing-over-details/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:05:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2682657&preview=true&preview_id=2682657 Some reports say ex-PM willing to admit breach of trust, step down from politics for a few years; AG said not to be demanding jail term; gaps between sides said to be narrow

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]]> Netanyahu held talks with prosecutors on potential plea deal – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-held-talks-with-prosecutors-on-potential-plea-deal-report/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:42:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2681826 Secret discussions said to break down over AG's demand for a potentially political career-ending admission of moral turpitude

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