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
Judges find no reason to accept claim by prime minister's legal team that case must wait and see if indictments are filed against corporations linked to alleged crimes
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
Original hearing planned for Wednesday was postponed due to nationwide lockdown, renewing allegations the prime minister manipulated virus response to suit his needs
PM was set to attend Jan. 13 hearing on response to charges, but court postpones it indefinitely, renewing accusations the premier is manipulating virus response to suit his needs
Judges order Mandelblit to produce 'without delay' documentary evidence that he formally approved opening PM's investigation; defense wants whole case closed if no such evidence
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