The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/morris-talansky/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Morris Talansky | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/morris-talansky/ 32 32 Justice minister intervened to help secure Olmert’s early release — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/justice-minister-told-state-prosecutor-not-to-challenge-olmert-release-report/ Sun, 06 May 2018 11:32:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1844194 Ayelet Shaked allegedly exceeded her authority when she asked Shai Nitzan to shelve a planned prosecution appeal against parole for jailed former prime minister

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]]> President lifts parole restrictions on newly freed Olmert https://www.timesofisrael.com/president-lifts-parole-restrictions-on-recently-freed-olmert/ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 14:24:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1652366&preview_id=1652366 Decision removes Prison Service check-ins, limits on foreign travel but not 'moral turpitude' designation that will ban him from office for 7 years

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]]> Hours after release, Olmert asks president to remove parole restrictions https://www.timesofisrael.com/hours-after-release-olmert-asks-president-to-remove-parole-restrictions/ Sun, 02 Jul 2017 10:51:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1650695&preview_id=1650695 Former PM seeking to abolish Prison Service check-ins, limits on foreign travel; Rivlin's office says request is 'being handled'

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]]> Ex-PM Olmert released from prison after 16 months https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-pm-olmert-to-go-free-after-16-months-in-prison/ Sun, 02 Jul 2017 02:03:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1650586&preview_id=1650586 Former premier leaves jail, heads to Tel Aviv, after parole board reduces corruption sentence by one-third for good behavior

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]]> Olmert to go free on Sunday as prosecution forgoes parole appeal https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-to-go-free-on-sunday-as-prosecution-forgoes-parole-appeal/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:47:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1649740&preview_id=1649740 Decision comes after panel takes 11 months off the former PM's 27-month sentence for good behavior

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]]> Prison parole board grants early release to ex-PM Olmert https://www.timesofisrael.com/prison-parole-board-decide-to-set-olmert-free/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 06:18:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1649203&preview_id=1649203 Panel shaves 11 months off 27-month sentence, decides probe into divulging of secret info in memoir not relevant; unclear if prosecution will appeal

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]]> Richard Gere, in Israel, reflects on the ‘holy idiot’ he plays in ‘Norman’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-everyone-knows-richard-geres-norman/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 04:09:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1577068 Director Joseph Cedar insists the character -- though evocative of his uncle, whose cash-stuffed envelopes landed PM Olmert in prison -- isn't based on anyone in particular

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]]> Cedar wins standing ‘O’ with Olmert-based flick https://www.timesofisrael.com/filmmaker-cedar-wins-standing-o-with-olmert-based-flick/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:20:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1462428 Jerusalem-born director premieres film starring Richard Gere, based on scandal-ridden Israeli prime minister currently serving time for graft

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]]> Ehud Olmert, former prime minister, goes to prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/ehud-olmert-begins-serving-out-his-19-month-sentence/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:59:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1340265&preview_id=1340265 Before entering Ma’asiyahu for 19 months, Israel's first ex-premier to go to jail proclaims his innocence

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]]> Ahead of departure for prison, Olmert denies he took bribes https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-departure-for-prison-olmert-denies-he-took-bribes/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:07:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1340239 In a taped video message, disgraced former prime minister says he accepts sentence with a 'very heavy heart'

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]]> Former PM Olmert to report to prison Monday morning https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-pm-olmert-to-report-to-prison-monday-morning/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 01:21:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1340203&preview_id=1340203 Sentenced to 19 months for taking bribes and obstructing justice, he spends his last day of freedom with friends and family

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]]> Former prime minister Olmert to go to prison on Monday https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-prime-minister-olmert-to-go-to-prison-on-monday/ Sun, 14 Feb 2016 08:53:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1339543 Convicted of taking bribes and obstructing justice, he'll be the first Israeli premier to serve time behind bars

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]]> Olmert wins deal to avoid extra jail term https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-wins-deal-to-avoid-extra-jail-term/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:09:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1323810 Ex-prime minister admits to obstruction of justice in last-minute move to head off multiple corruption sentences

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]]> Olmert seeks sweeping deal ahead of Supreme Court appeal Monday https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-seeks-sweeping-deal-ahead-of-supreme-court-appeal/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 03:34:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1323172 Prosecutors meet with former PM's attorneys into the night in bid to merge, mitigate multiple corruption sentences

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]]> Ex-PM Olmert’s graft sentence delayed until after appeal https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-pm-olmerts-graft-sentence-delayed-until-after-appeal/ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:22:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1211530 Former premier wins postponement of 8-month jail term for Talansky affair until after additional court hearings

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