12-09-26 Former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert convicted of breach of trust, gets suspended prison sentence

The litigation unveiled a minister, later prime minister, whose secretary was in the habit of accepting sealed envelopes full of cash, but could not remember where the cash ended up... There are still other corruption cases pending against Olmert, but talks are already under way regard9ing his return to politics.  Government corruption in Israel is at unprecedented levels. And the courts are setting new low standards of conduct of politicians. JZ

Olmert in court after hearing the sentence.

After sentence, Olmert may hold his head high, but Israel hangs its head in shame


After the sentencing of former PM Ehud Olmert, we can accuse the judges in Jerusalem of being too forgiving with regard to violations by public figures.

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert handed suspended sentence, NIS 75,300 fine


Jerusalem District Court issues sentence months after Olmert convicted of breach of trust, for decisions he made during tenure as industry, trade and labor minister.