Yehuda Weinstein

Ex-AG denies that Mandelblit is dawdling on Netanyahu corruption probe

At the Maariv Conference, Yehuda Weinstein defended his successor, saying that Mandelblit is merely being extra-cautious.

Former Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein interviewed by The Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz at the Maariv Leaders Conference
A Palestinian throws a stone at a Border Police vehicle during a protest near Ramallah

Live fire against some stone-throwers among new police rules of engagement

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Grapevine: Australian makes good

Avichai Mandelblit

New A-G takes office, makes firm pledge to defend ‘rule of law’


High Court takes circumcision decision away from rabbinical courts

The case involved the question of who should decide whether a baby gets a circumcision when divorcing parents disagree on the issue.

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Weinstein's legacy of cyber cooperation with the US

The attorney-general met with his US counterpart, Eric Holder, around a year ago in a majestic room with a number of aides and an environment of seriousness that signaled an impressive commitment to the joint effort.

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New 1st-ever chief for overseeing prosecution sets up shop

Weinstein and Livni say that the main purpose of the oversight body is to increase public trust in the prosecution.

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A-G Yehuda Weinstein: A tough fighter for the law

Out of a 41-page “summary” of his major decisions, his proudest achievements seem to be his appointments, including that of new State Attorney Shai Nitzan.

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Case closed against social activist Daphni Leef

State also closes cases of 10 other activists; Leef was accused of using force against police and resisting arrest.

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A-G launches probe into minister's alleged sex offenses

Woman files complaint over offenses that occurred years ago; unnamed minister denies claims as "political assassination".

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NGO asks Weinstein to check if Ashdod Port workers registered in both Likud, Labor

Movement for the Quality of Government asks attorney general to investigate the matter.

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A-G to Aharonovitch: No administrative detention in organized crime cases

Weinstein says government will continue to limit administrative detention to security-terror cases.

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Government approves first-ever overseer of state prosecution

Hila Gristol formerly served as Jerusalem District Court president and was recommended for the position by Justice Minister Tzipi Livni.

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Analysis: Why didn’t the A-G appeal the Liberman verdict?

In the ongoing battle over the prosecution’s image and whether it goes beyond its boundaries, he might have drawn less attention to this defeat if he had kept his explanation limited to the belief that an appeal would not succeed.

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