TV broadcasts leaked interview from police questioning of late Shaya Segal regarding Case 1000 in which PM is accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars of illicit gifts

Court rejects defense request to cancel indictments; hearings to begin on April 5, less than two weeks after national vote, will be held three times a week

Report says PM phoned Arnon Milchan at least twice last year to thank him for letting his lawyer switch to his own defense team, expressed affection for movie mogul's family

PM warns of 'crude intervention in elections' if trial continues before March 23 vote, as defense layers ask for next stage in corruption case to be delayed by 3-4 months

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With snipers on roofs, dozens of protesters outside, PM comes to court briefly, then leaves with permission; court to rule whether evidence phase can be held during elections

Judges will hear defendants' response to indictment and requests for delay until after March vote; PM, making 2nd court appearance, tells supporters to stay home due to COVID risk

2 years after saying payment by Nathan Milikowsky is legal, Mandelblit says revelations about their business ties changed his mind; PM will be forced to pay back most of the sum

In lengthy response to indictment, attorneys accuse prosecutors of not knowing how journalism works, trying to 'oust' right-wing PM; other defendants also reject allegations

PM's legal team requested postponement in submitting response to charges until other challenges are resolved amid continued efforts to delay trial