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Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz leaves the Supreme Court in Jerusalem after appearing before the justices as part of the disciplinary process against her, March 21, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 28, 2018, 2:03 am
High Court reinstates judge in Bezeq probe texting scandal
Judges partially accept Ronit Poznansky-Katz’s appeal against disciplinary panel’s ruling, saying she can resume her post in March but won’t hear criminal cases for 2 years
By Michael Bachner
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz leaves the Supreme Court in Jerusalem after appearing before the justices as part of the disciplinary process against her, March 21, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 2, 2018, 3:38 pm
Judge dismissed in Bezeq probe texting scandal appeals ruling
Court freezes Ronit Poznansky-Katz’s sacking after petition claims decision ‘disproportionate’ to her offense — coordinating remand rulings with prosecutor
By Michael Bachner
Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz leaves the Supreme Court in Jerusalem after appearing before the justices as part of the disciplinary process against her, March 21, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 18, 2018, 9:22 pm
Judge who conferred with prosecutor in texting scandal is dismissed
Disciplinary tribunal rules unanimously to remove Ronit Poznansky-Katz from office over improper conduct in Bezeq corruption probe
By TOI staff
Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut speaks during a conference at the national library in Jerusalem on June 6, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
July 1, 2018, 4:25 pm
After texting scandal, tighter rules on contacts between judges, prosecutors
Supreme Court chief Esther Hayut issues new procedures to boost public confidence in system in wake of collusion scare in high-profile corruption case
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
Israel Securities Authority investigator Eran Shacham-Shavit (YouTube screenshot)
June 5, 2018, 5:06 pm
Lawyer in Bezeq probe WhatsApp scandal signs plea deal
Eran Shacham-Shavit, who exchanged text messages with judge presiding over Case 4000, will be disciplined and demoted for a year
By TOI staff
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
Nissan Slomiansky attends a session of the Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee, which he chairs, 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
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