Police chief: Olmert investigation at pivotal point
'Investigation team working to seek out the truth while upholding the law and safeguarding the honor of those under investigation,' Commissioner Cohen says
"Police are relating to the investigation against Olmert, as well as to all other investigations, with the required professionalism and responsibility," Cohen said during the inauguration ceremony of the new head of the police's Logistical Support Department.
"The investigation team will continue to work without bias. I have heard recently that the investigator's conduct has been called into question; I reject these claims, as I have been closely monitoring the investigation and receive daily updates."
Cohen continued to say that "as commissioner, I believe that the investigation team is conducting itself in a professional manner and free of all interests or influence with the aim of seeking out the truth while upholding the law and safeguarding the honor of those under investigation."
American businessman Morris Talansky, the key witness in the investigation against Olmert, said during his recent deposition that he had passed $150,000 to the veteran politician over a 15-year period, praising the PM as "a man who could accomplish a great deal" for Israel and who deserved his support.
"I gave (Olmert) cash in envelopes," Talansky, a New York-based fundraiser, told the Jerusalem District Court during preliminary testimony requested by prosecutors.
