plea bargain

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset on September 23, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

October 2, 2019, 2:21 pm

Over half of Israelis oppose plea bargain for Netanyahu, poll finds

Majority of both right-wing and left-wing voters reject a deal that would see PM avoid trial and leave politics in exchange for admission of guilt, but split on why

By TOI staff

Ezra Saidoff, former deputy director of the Prime Minister's Office seen at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court to hear his verdict in his trial on September 25, 2019 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

September 25, 2019, 4:29 pm

Former Netanyahu aide gets suspended sentence in plea over misuse of state funds

After PM’s wife reached agreement with prosecutors earlier this year on same matter, Ezra Saidoff will pay a fine, perform community service

By TOI staff

Ezra Saidoff, former deputy director of the Prime Minister’s Office, arrives to the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court on October 7, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

June 25, 2019, 6:46 pm

Netanyahu residence caretaker agrees to plea deal over misuse of state funds

After PM’s wife reaches agreement with prosecutors, Ezra Saidoff, 2nd defendant in the case, comes to an arrangement to pay a fine, perform community service

By TOI staff

Sara Netanyahu leaves the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, June 16, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

June 17, 2019, 3:44 pm

Court rejects prosecution request to amend Sara Netanyahu verdict

Attorneys wanted correction to clarify PM’s wife was misusing state funds to feed family, not dignitaries; Likud MK accuses media of hounding her like UK’s Princess Diana

By TOI staff

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and her lawyer Yossi Cohen (L) wait for the judge to arrive at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court on June 16, 2019. (Photo by DEBBIE HILL / AFP)

June 16, 2019, 12:15 pm

Sara Netanyahu convicted of misusing state funds, says she’s ‘suffered enough’

PM’s wife admits to lesser offense in plea deal that dropped original fraud charge over her illegal ordering of catered meals to the PM’s Residence; will pay $15,000 to state

By TOI staff

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court on June 16, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

June 16, 2019, 7:56 am

Sara Netanyahu admits to illegally ordering catered meals at PM’s residence

After fraud charge dropped, PM’s wife is set to be convicted of lesser offense in Jerusalem court, will pay $15,000 to state

By TOI staff

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, on October 7, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

June 13, 2019, 5:40 pm

Ex-state prosecutor: Sara Netanyahu caught a break with catering case plea deal

Former senior justice official highlights gap between original indictment against PM’s wife and far less serious charge to which she has pleaded guilty

By Jacob Magid

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara, center, sits in a courtroom in Jerusalem, on October 7, 2018. (Amit Shabi, Yedioth Ahronoth, Pool via AP)

June 12, 2019, 9:06 am

Sara Netanyahu signs plea deal in catering case, will pay $15,000 fine

After fraud charge dropped, PM’s wife admits to lesser offense of taking unfair advantage of a mistake; aide also to pay fine

By TOI staff

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court for the start of her trial on October 7, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

June 10, 2019, 11:27 pm

Sara Netanyahu plea bargain put on ice at her attorney’s request

Despite deal being reached, prosecution agrees to one-day delay for PM’s wife to study details and make final decision

By TOI staff

Saad and Riham Dawabsha, with baby Ali (Channel 2 screenshot)

May 12, 2019, 3:54 pm

State reaches plea bargain with teen accomplice in Duma terror attack

Court drops murder conspiracy charge and instead convicts far-right activist only of planning 2015 arson along with other attacks

By Jacob Magid

Inside the Dawabsha home in Duma. A doll wrapped in a Palestinian flag rests in a stroller to honor Ali. (Eric Cortellessa/Times of Israel)

April 4, 2019, 1:35 pm

State in plea bargain talks with teen accomplice in Duma terror attack

Agreement would see suspect admit to planning firebombing that killed 3 members of Dawabsha family in exchange for a conviction on reduced offenses

By Jacob Magid

Miki Ganor attends a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on March 22, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

March 22, 2019, 2:46 pm

Supreme Court orders state witness in submarines case kept in custody

Judge accepts prosecutors’ appeal against releasing Miki Ganor to house arrest, says his change of testimony marks ‘restart’ of investigation

By TOI staff

Family and friends of Hila Nagar hold a protest at her grave in Kibbutz Ginnosar, northern Israel on February 17, 2019. (Flash90)

February 19, 2019, 2:34 pm

Family of slain woman protests after court downgrades charge to manslaughter

Citing lack of evidence, state prosecutors extend new plea deal to Hila Nagar’s boyfriend, who allegedly bludgeoned her to death in 2016

By TOI staff

This January 20, 2016 file photo shows Julius "Jules" Reich in Scarsdale, NY. (Scarsdale Police Department via AP, File)

May 24, 2018, 8:56 pm

Husband pleads guilty in murder of prominent New York pediatrician

Tax specialist Julius Reich set to face 20 years in prison for fatally stabbing wife, Dr Robin Goldman, in their shower

By JTA

Former Arab Israeli MK Basel Ghattas arrives at Gilboa Prison to serve his 2-year sentence, on July 2, 2017. (Basel Awidat/Flash90)

July 2, 2017, 8:18 pm

Ex-MK imprisoned for smuggling phones to Palestinian terrorists

‘I walk into jail with my head held high,’ Basel Ghattas tells supporters, adding, ‘I will continue to fight for prisoners’ rights’

By TOI staff