Netanyahu’s personal lawyer and cousin to be charged with money-laundering
The charges against David Shimron relate to the purchase of submarines from German firm Thyssenkrupp
05 December 2019 - 19:04
Jerusalem — Israel’s state prosecutor said on Thursday he intends to charge the personal lawyer of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with money-laundering in the state’s purchase of submarines from German firm Thyssenkrupp.
Netanyahu has, in the past, been questioned as a witness in the case but was not considered a suspect. Nevertheless, with prospects of another snap election looming and the premier already charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust, it will provide ammunition for his political rivals...
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