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Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks at a Conference at the Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv, January 16, 2019. (Flash90)
January 16, 2019, 4:51 pm
Minister bemoans judicial sex scandal as top lawyer said set to take leave
Opposition calls for justice minister to resign after top lawyer arrested on suspicion of having sex with judge he helped appoint, and with wife of 2nd judge he tried to promote
By Michael Bachner
Illustrative photo of a man in handcuffs. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
January 16, 2019, 12:17 pm
Senior lawyer held, reportedly for promoting judge in exchange for sex
Suspect allegedly had sexual relationship with judge he helped appoint, also said to have had sex with wife of another judge he tried to promote; top legal officials to testify
By Michael Bachner
The headquarters of the Israel Police's Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit in Lod. (Flash90)
January 16, 2019, 11:01 am
Senior legal official arrested, others questioned in judicial corruption probe
Judicial Selection Committee, including justice minister and Supreme Court chief, said to be called to testify in sealed probe; AG recused from case over friendship with suspect
By Michael Bachner
Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich (left) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a welcoming ceremony for Alsheich at the start of his term, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, December 3, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
December 20, 2018, 6:57 pm
Former police chief calls for public committee to appoint commissioners
Roni Alsheich, who clashed with Netanyahu during his term, says law enforcement should be kept free of political influence
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
Newly elected Supreme Court justice Alex Stein (YouTube screenshot)
February 27, 2018, 10:55 pm
New Supreme Court judge deleted Facebook account in which he disparaged court
Prof. Alex Stein, elected last week, reportedly accused the judiciary of ‘domineering rhetoric’ and of ‘demanding authorities under the guise of checks and balances’
By TOI staff
Alex Stein (L) and Ofer Groskopf who were elected to the Supreme Court on February 22, 2018. (Courtesy)
February 22, 2018, 11:23 pm
Justice Minister continues Supreme Court reform with two new picks
Ayelet Shaked ensures Alex Stein, her preferred candidate, and Ofer Groskopf prevail, as she maintains efforts to change a court perceived as too liberal
By TOI staff
Havi Toker, who was appointed as Israel's first female ultra-Orthodox judge on February 22, 2018. (Courtesy)
February 22, 2018, 7:42 pm
Israel appoints first female ultra-Orthodox judge
Havi Toker will serve on Jerusalem Magistrate’s court; Judicial Selection Committee slated to announce two new Supreme Court justices
By TOI staff
President Reuven Rivlin, center, Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked right, and Supreme Court President Esther Hayut attend a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on October 30, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 12, 2018, 11:02 pm
Justice minister pressuring committee to take her Supreme Court pick — report
Ayelet Shaked, who favors Alex Stein, threatening to stop nominations altogether, unless her choice is approved, Haaretz says
By Stuart Winer
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