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Former Netanyahu attorney says he stopped representing him because PM did not pay

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Former Netanyahu attorney says he stopped representing him because PM did not pay

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Attorney Navot Tel Tzur, who previously served as Benjamin Netanyahu's defense attorney, claimed that he stopped representing the prime minister because Netanyahu failed to pay his legal fees. The statement was reported Monday morning.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Attorney Navot Tel Tzur, a former member of Benjamin Netanyahu's legal team, said Monday that he stopped representing the prime minister because Netanyahu did not pay his fees. The claim adds a new element to the ongoing legal saga surrounding Netanyahu, who is currently testifying in his corruption trial. Tel Tzur served as a senior defense attorney earlier in the case. The allegation has not been independently verified.

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