The Times of Israel speaks with two legal experts for differing perspectives on the merits of the three cases against the former PM

Nir Hefetz says then-PM knew he was in 'criminally problematic place'; backtracks on claims of being pressured by police: 'I was in negotiations'

Court sees clips showing the immense pressure and threats Nir Hefetz faced during questioning before he turned state witness against his former boss

During cross-examination, Nir Hefetz describes the 'vile' conditions of his detention that caused him to break after 11 days and turn state witness against his former boss

Ex-Netanyahu aide Nir Hefetz says 'draconian' police tactics caused him to turn state witness, most details of cops' maneuvers are under a gag order to protect his privacy

Nir Hefetz breaks down, forcing pause, as he describes decision to turn state witness under 'monstrous pressure'; tells of Murdoch news channel pitch scripted by Netanyahu

Recordings of Netanyahu family made by state's witness Nir Hefetz -- apparently by accident -- played for first time to bolster claim of involvement in directing news coverage

In tearful testimony, Nir Hefetz says former premier was not involved in moves to cover up relationship with Bezeq head, blaming self for 'big mistake'

Ex-PM's former top aide provides key testimony on link between favors Netanyahu allegedly received and benefits he gave Bezeq

Some details from Nir Hefetz's prep-meeting with prosecution leaked to press, revealing state's witness's claims against the former PM, his wife and son