Olmert asks for early release
Former Prime Minister submits application to the Prison Service asking for a reduction of his sentence in the Holyland affair.
Former Prime Minister submits application to the Prison Service asking for a reduction of his sentence in the Holyland affair.
Disgraced former Israeli prime minister to start 19-month sentence for corruption, though in relative luxury. Sentence could be lengthened.
Former PM Ehud Olmert admits in court to two counts of obstructing justice, as part of plea bargain.
Ex-prime minister will serve less than one year, in a specially constructed bloc with TVs in each room, and wear civilian clothes.
Speaking outside the Supreme Court following his partially-successful appeal, former PM says he accepts 18-month sentence.
'Take the blame on yourself...he'll murder you,' Olmert is heard saying; corruption evidence grows as former aid takes stand.
Tel Aviv District Court was to decide the fate of former Jerusalem mayor, and of ex-councillor Avraham Feiner, on Monday.
Judge David Rosen says he stands behind the harsh language he used to describe former PM's crimes.
Former PM's attorney criticizes the conduct of Judge David Rosen, particularly when it came to Shula Zaken.
Judge David Rosen to determine whether he accepts the plea bargain signed with Shula Zaken.
MKs begin to react to the Holyland Affair, condemning the former PM's actions - but praising Israel's fight against corruption.
For the first time, a former prime minister is sentenced to prison time. Judge describes a public official who takes bribes as a 'traitor.'
Judge David Rosen says 'malignant disease must be rooted out,' calls bribe-taker 'a traitor.' Olmert: 'This is a sad day.'
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, convicted on two counts of bribery, expected to be given prison sentence.
At sentencing hearing, former PM says he never took a bribe, vows to appeal verdict.
State prosecution sources say they are also seeking a stiff fine of more than one million shekels against disgraced former Prime Minister.
The Prosecution will ask for a five-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in the Holyland affair.
David Kroyanker says Jerusalemites always felt there ws something sinister about the project, but weren't sure what.
Professor Suzie Navot says that Olmert will appeal his bribery conviction and that this process can take years.
Police launch a new investigation against former PM Olmert, following new evidence turned in by his former bureau chief, Shula Zaken.
Former PM's bureau chief has reportedly presented police with new evidence implicating him in obstruction of justice.
Prosecution stops talks with Shula Zaken's attorneys, cite lack of supporting evidence in her new testimony.
Sudden change in Olmert’s former secretary linked to ‘deathbed promise’ that has now been revoked.