JERUSALEM – Under a plea deal which saw her acknowledge to reduced fees, A israeli court on Sunday convicted the spouse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraudulently making use of state funds for dishes.

In a deal authorized by Judge Avital Chen at Jerusalem Magistrates’ Court, Sara Netanyahu ended up being discovered responsible of exploiting the error of some other individual.

She has also been fined 10,000 shekels ($2,800) and ordered to reimburse the continuing state an additional 45,000 shekels ($12,500) .

“The deal reached involving the edges is worthy and accordingly reflects the deeds and their extent in the level that is criminal” Chen said in the ruling.

The 60-year-old, a high-profile existence at her husband’s part throughout their long tenure in workplace, was charged in June 2018 with fraudulence and breach of trust for purchasing catered dishes regardless of the presence of a cook in the prime minister’s formal residence. (Pokračování textu…)