Disgraced former PM, who served 16 months for graft, presents formal request; expunging record would remove the 'moral turpitude' preventing him from running for office
Yedioth Ahronoth's publisher, Bezeq's controlling shareholder both face charges in the prime minister's alleged efforts to trade favors for positive media coverage
Esther Hayut says 'no greater error' than suggesting state controlled by legal officials; Mandeblit warns justice minister over state prosecutor appointment: 'I won't compromise'
As Likud supporters gather at Tel Aviv rally, Avichai Mandelblit issues rebuke of Netanyahu, who has accused law enforcement of staging an 'attempted coup'
Yedioth Ahronoth publisher, Bezeq controlling shareholder both implicated in prime minister's alleged efforts to trade favors for positive media coverage
But political dead-end could hold up indictments for months until new government formed, scholar says, since it must first be submitted to Knesset speaker for immunity inquiry
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