Police sources told journalist Amit Segal that MK Sharen Haskel did not provide substantive information regarding demands for documentation, and that her testimony was brief and lacking in detail. The statement comes shortly after Haskel said she is barred from disclosing what she told police.
Police sources on Sunday evening told journalist Amit Segal that MK Sharen Haskel's testimony was brief and lacked substantive detail regarding demands for documentation. The characterization comes shortly after Haskel stated that she is barred from disclosing the content of her testimony.
Earlier Sunday, Haskel arrived at the Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit and testified for approximately 90 minutes regarding the State Comptroller election scandal. The investigation, initiated by the Attorney General, centers on allegations that members of the New Hope party were required to video-record their vote for State Comptroller Michael Ravilo and present the footage to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. After her testimony, Haskel said she was not permitted to share what she told police.
The case has been unfolding since last week, when Haskel first made the allegations. Police have also requested the Attorney General's authorization to take testimony from additional MKs in Haskel's faction. The Zioneer reported earlier on Haskel's claim that she could not disclose her testimony.
The specific demands for documentation and the overall scope of the investigation remain unclear. Police have not commented on the content of the testimony beyond the characterization provided to Segal.
13 developments
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- DevelopingMK Tali Gottlieb calls Sharren Haskel a liar, tells her to leave the Knesset
- StrongHigh Court rejects Sharren Haskel's bid to split from National Right into single-member faction
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