Netanyahu Faces Corruption Trial in Three Cases Alleging Quid Pro Quo Political Favors
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Netanyahu is on trial for fraud, bribery, and breach of trust in 3 corruption cases filed in 2019. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of bribery.
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Case 1000 alleges Netanyahu received lavish gifts from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian businessman James Packer in exchange for political favors.
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Case 2000 alleges Netanyahu negotiated with a media company for favorable coverage in exchange for legislation helping the company.
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Case 4000 alleges Netanyahu granted favors to a telecom company in exchange for positive coverage from the company's chairman.
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Netanyahu denies wrongdoing and claims the indictments are a politically motivated witch-hunt to remove him from office.