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Eran Shacham-Shavit
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz. (Judiciary of Israel)
March 22, 2018, 11:38 am
Judge in texting scandal suspended pending disciplinary ruling
Supreme Court chief rejects offer to extend leave of absence for Ronit Poznansky-Katz, who discussed remands with prosecutor
By Michael Bachner and TOI staff
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (r) and Supreme Court President Esther Hayut on February 22, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash 90)
March 7, 2018, 1:15 am
Justice minister files complaint against judge in texting scandal
Supreme Court expected to establish a special disciplinary court against Ronit Poznansky-Katz over her communications with a state prosecutor
By TOI staff
State Prosecuter Shai Nitzan attends a ceremony in Jerusalem, October 26, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 5, 2018, 12:49 pm
State prosecutor: Alleged collusion between judge, investigator ‘an exception’
Shai Nitzan says 'very, very inappropriate' incident is 'not the norm,' and detainees' rights were not compromised by exchange
By Marissa Newman and TOI staff
Supreme Court president Esther Hayut at a meeting of the Israeli Judicial Selection Committee at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem on February 22, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash 90)
March 5, 2018, 8:49 am
Supreme Court head announces collusion inquiry following judge texting scandal
Three-person committee will investigate relationship between judges and law enforcement officials after 'a series of personal and systemic failures' revealed
By TOI staff
Committee chairman, Nissan Slomiansky, attends a Constitution, Law, and Justice, Committee meeting in the Knesset on January 16, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 4, 2018, 6:48 pm
MKs to discuss trial procedures after judge texting scandal
Committee chairman says he will introduce legislation if Justice Ministry doesn't revise communication procedures
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's former spokesman Nir Hefetz (foreground) and Bezeq controlling shareholder Shaul Elovitch attend a remand hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, February 26, 2018. (Flash90)
March 4, 2018, 1:01 pm
Bezeq owner, ex-PM aide released to house arrest after 15 days in custody
Tel Aviv court discharges Shaul Elovitch and Nir Hefetz following interrogation of Netanyahu, wife in 'Case 4000' corruption probe
By Raoul Wootliff
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz. (Judiciary of Israel)
February 28, 2018, 11:38 am
Justice minister okays disciplinary action against judge in texting scandal
Tribunal to impose measures against Ronit Poznansky-Katz, who was caught 'inappropriately' messaging state prosecutor in case 4000
By Raoul Wootliff and TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset on February 26, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 27, 2018, 9:39 pm
Police said to have ‘significant’ piece of evidence against PM in Bezeq probe
TV report says evidence explains need to keep suspects Elovitch, Hefetz in custody until Netanyahu questioned; premier takes to Facebook to deny ties to case
By TOI staff
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz. (Judiciary of Israel)
February 27, 2018, 6:01 pm
Judge in texting scandal to face disciplinary hearing, not criminal charges
Ombudsman's decision comes as court rejects remand appeal by Bezeq owner, ex-Netanyahu aide who claim case should be thrown out due to 'obstruction of justice'
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, February 21, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
February 27, 2018, 1:49 pm
In first, prosecution points finger at Netanyahu in Case 4000 ‘bribes’
PM named in court as alleged beneficiary of illicit deal for 'adulating coverage in return for regulatory benefits' said worth a billion shekels
By Raoul Wootliff
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz (L) and the Israel Securities Authority's legal adviser, Eran Shacham-Shavit (R)
February 27, 2018, 12:17 pm
The Big Skim: 10 things for your February 27
The texting scandal might be less damaging after a full transcript is released, but the judge could be toast anyway; plus anti-Semitism is up and Stephen Miller's face is down
By Joshua Davidovich
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz. (Judiciary of Israel)
February 27, 2018, 6:51 am
Refusing to go quietly, judge and prosecutor in texting scandal deny wrongdoing
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz and ISA lawyer Eran Shacham-Shavit say they only coordinated by WhatsApp for lack of other options; review board findings expected Tuesday
By TOI staff
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz (L) and the Israel Securities Authority's legal adviser, Eran Shacham-Shavit (R)
February 26, 2018, 4:18 pm
Full text exchange between lawyer, judge in Bezeq corruption case
Conversation between Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz and Israel Securities Authority attorney Eran Shacham-Shavit indicates the two were discussing logistics
By TOI staff
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked gives a statement to the media in Jerusalem, February 26, 2018 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 26, 2018, 3:29 pm
Justice minister: If judge colluded with investigator, she’ll be dismissed
Ayelet Shaked says she's waiting for results of formal inquiry before taking action over leaked text messages in Bezeq corruption case
By Marissa Newman
Israel Securities Authority investigator Eran Shacham-Shavit (YouTube screenshot)
February 26, 2018, 1:55 pm
At disciplinary hearing, lawyer in collusion scandal defends messages to judge
Eran Shacham-Shavit claims exchange with Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz, in corruption case linked to PM Netanyahu, as standard logistical procedure at pretrial hearings
By TOI staff
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