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Prosecutors in PM’s trial ask to use Milchan police testimony, citing changes in court
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Prosecutors in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial are asking the court to submit witness Arnon Milchan’s testimony to police in addition to his testimony in court, citing differences between the two.
Milchan has been seen as providing testimony in court that is more favorable to Netanyahu, softening statements and assertions he previously made to police investigators.
The Hollywood mogul is at the center of one of the corruption cases against Netanyahu, focusing on allegations that Netanyahu abused his power to advance Milchan’s interests in helping him obtain a long-term US visa, advancing legislation that could have given Milchan tax breaks, and promoting other policies beneficial to him, all while receiving lavish gifts from Milchan.
The Times of Israel Community.