In acquitting Itamar Shimoni of bribery in alleged deal involving favorable media coverage, officials say judge has laid the groundwork for PM's potential conviction in Case 4000

Itamar Shimoni convicted of bribery, money laundering; but the charges he was found innocent of are touted as a possibly precedent-setting ruling for Netanyahu

Further casting doubt on veracity of testimony, interrogators tell Nir Hefetz that 'these things may not affect only you,' according to leaked transcripts released by Channel 12

Bar Association head calls for immediate inquiry into claims Nir Hefetz was improperly pressured in Case 4000, casting doubt on veracity of his testimony

Nir Hefetz details alleged give-and-take relations between Netanyahus and Elovitch, says Sara sent him to threaten the latter of financial damage if press coverage did not improve

Leaked transcripts detail Sara Netanyahu's defense of her meddling in Walla news site; ex-MK said to testify billionaire Adelson offered to make him 'king of the world'

Leading British lawyer Anthony Julius providing legal counsel to PM, who's facing criminal charges over alleged quid pro quo to sway media coverage

PM expresses concern that Yedioth publisher Arnon Mozes is 'going for my head' in second batch of transcripts from secret talks between them that are at heart of corruption probe

Premier heard threatening to come after Yedioth publisher Arnon Mozes or promising to work together on hobbling Israel Hayom in audio aired by Channel 13

In transcript, tycoon Arnon Milchan tells aide to PM that Sheldon Adelson warned him they could 'sit in the same cell together' if they intervened inappropriately