Lieberman petitions High Court against Mazuz
Yisrael Beiteinu chairman asks court to instruct attorney general to reach a decision on police investigation launched against him 10 years ago
Lieberman said upon submitting the petition, "After 10 years, it appears that they have no intention of completing the investigation against me. I demand that the attorney general make a decision. They should either draft an indictment or close the case.
"I fear the issue may continue until the next elections. My impression from this entire story is uncomfortable," Lieberman said, noting that the High Court should hold a quick discussion on the matter.
"As a person with no knowledge in the legal system, I am certain that after 10 years of investigation the police and State Prosecutor's Office should have reached a conclusion by now. This entire issue smells fishy," he concluded.
Long investigation
Lieberman has been protesting the ongoing procedures against him ever since the investigation was launched. About three months ago, he held a press conference in which he stated, “I’ve been a ‘serial suspect’ and a ‘favorite’ of the Investigations and Prosecutions Branch since 1996. The investigations were held in violation of rules, in persecution by blackmail and threats of those around me."
Lieberman added at the time that “the police have no excuse to drag out the investigation. Ten years is enough time to serve an indictment. If they can’t so that – they should close the case.”
The Tel Aviv District Court rejected Lieberman’s appeal a month ago, allowing the police to use materials found in the office of Lieberman's attorney’s office. The decision said, “an alarming scenario indicates alleged involvement of the MK, his daughter and his attorney Yoav Meni in acts that are beyond criminal.”
Lieberman's fellow faction member, MK Yitzhak Aharonovich, who previously served as deputy police commissioner, has called for the speeding up of public figures' investigations.
"I am well aware of the police's work. Sometimes, the delay is caused due to shortage in manpower and too much work."
