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politics3 years ago•5 min saved

"Netanyahu's Media Manipulation: Milchan's Testimony Reveals Shocking Details"

Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan testified that he acted at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife to broker a deal between two newspapers in order to improve the prime minister's media coverage. Milchan confirmed that he informed Netanyahu of the negotiations and that the deal was intended to protect the prime minister and his wife from negative press. The never-finalized deal is part of the prosecution's Case 2000 against Netanyahu for fraud and breach of trust. Milchan also testified about providing expensive gifts to the Netanyahu family, which are part of Case 1000. Netanyahu has maintained his innocence throughout the trial.

via The Times of Israel|

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politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Hollywood producer admits to excessive gifts for Netanyahu in corruption trial testimony.

Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan, a key witness in one of the three corruption cases against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledged that the gifts he gave to Netanyahu and his wife may have been excessive. Prosecutors are trying to prove that the gifts led to favors from Netanyahu that advanced Milchan’s interests. Netanyahu’s lawyers have said the gifts were friendly gestures. Milchan’s testimony is expected to last two weeks and provide details about the abundance of gifts given to the Netanyahus. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing and claims he is the victim of a witch hunt orchestrated by a biased justice system.

via POLITICO|

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politics3 years ago•7 min saved

Milchan admits excessive gifts to Netanyahu in ongoing trial.

Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan testified in court that the lavish gifts he gave to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife were excessive and unreciprocated. Milchan, who is not charged in the case, confirmed that he provided an ongoing supply of luxury cigars, champagne, and other items to the Netanyahus, largely at their request. Netanyahu is accused of graft and breach of trust for accepting the expensive gifts in one of three cases he is on trial for. The trial, which began in 2020, has featured more than 40 prosecution witnesses, including some close former Netanyahu confidants who turned against the premier.

via The Times of Israel|

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politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Hollywood Mogul Admits to Excessive Gifts in Netanyahu Trial Testimony.

Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan, a key witness in one of three corruption cases against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledged that the gifts he gave to Netanyahu and his wife may have been excessive. Milchan, whose production credits include "Pretty Woman" and "Bohemian Rhapsody," testified that the gifts led to favors from Netanyahu that advanced Milchan's interests. Netanyahu's lawyers have said the gifts were friendly gestures. Prosecutors are trying to prove that Netanyahu committed fraud and breach of trust.

via Yahoo News|

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politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Hollywood producer confirms gift "supply line" in Netanyahu's corruption trial.

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testified in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, describing how he routinely delivered tens of thousands of dollars of Champagne, cigars, and other gifts requested by the Israeli leader. Prosecutors hope Milchan's testimony will paint a picture of plush favors granted to Netanyahu and his wife that allegedly spurred the Israeli leader to use his position of power to advance Milchan's interests. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, claiming he is the victim of a witch hunt orchestrated by a liberal media and a biased justice system.

via PBS NewsHour|

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politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Hollywood Mogul Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial Over Gifts and Secrets.

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testified at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, describing how he routinely delivered tens of thousands of dollars of Champagne, cigars, and other gifts requested by the Israeli leader. Prosecutors hope Milchan's testimony will paint a picture of plush favors granted to Netanyahu and his wife that allegedly spurred the Israeli leader to use his position of power to advance Milchan's interests. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, claiming he is the victim of a witch hunt orchestrated by a liberal media and a biased justice system.

via The Associated Press|

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