Death penalty deal infuriates former AG
Former Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein says capital punishment 'not ethical,' calls on current AG to threaten to resign in protest.
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Charges dropped against police officer
Finding no reason to indict the officer, Jerusalem District Attorney to close the case opened by previous Attorney General.
False confession revealed in Duma arson case
Transcriptions of ISA interrogation show after AG gave torture permission, minor suspect confessed - but wasn't indicted.
Weinstein 'hijacked' attorney general's office
New Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has a tough task ahead of him taking back control of a 'hijacked' office, gov't watchdog says.
Will new AG neutralize leftist courts' activism?
Avihai Mandelblit begins his term and says: 'The rule of law is not the rule of the attorney general.' Will he go to bat for the government?
AG closes investigation into Barak bribery claim
Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein announces closure of investigation into former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
AG: Deri's appointment legal, but not appropriate
Weinstein delivers opinion on Shas head returning to Interior Minister post, 22 years after he abused the position and was jailed.
'Who is investigating AG's Duma torture orders?'
Movement for Governability and Democracy asks Attorney General: Who's probing your conduct over Duma case torture?
Attorney General approved torture of Duma suspects
Despite denials: sources reveal that Weinstein gave order to torture Jewish suspects 3 weeks ago - without informing Netanyahu.
Barak won't be investigated for comments on Iran
Attorney General rules out criminal investigation against former Defense Minister over his comments on a possible Israeli attack on Iran.
A-G may file charges against Shalom
As number of woman accusing Likud minister of sexual harassment steadily rises, Yehuda Weinstein to make final decision on filing charges.
AG approved 'exceptional steps' for Duma suspects
Deputy Attorney General admits security services have approval to use 'exceptional measures' on Jewish terror suspects.
A-G prohibits shooting terrorists once neutralized
Despite unprecedented terror wave, firing shots is a last resort, Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein insists.
Odeh: PM Invented 'Blood Libel' Against Arabs
In letter to Attorney General, Ayman Odeh demands Prime Minister be prosecuted for defamation and incitement against Arabs.
PM Turns to A-G to Shut Down Arab Stores
Netanyahu has asked the A-G to 'aggressively pursue' ways to close stalls of Arabs who laughed and kicked terror victim Adelle Banita.
Minister: Legal Advisers Won't Run the Country
Culture Min. Regev says Attorney General is out of bounds in refusing to make open fire rules less stringent.
PM: Tougher Penalties Will Be Implemented
Binyamin Netanyahu is determined to implement harsher penalties against rock throwers, regardless of what AG Weinstein believes or wants
Weinstein Stymies Minimum Sentence for Rock Terror
Government seeks to set tough minimum sentences, but learns that true authority rests with Attorney General, who has other ideas.
Could Police Use Snipers against Rock-Throwers?
Netanyahu seeks Attorney General's approval to change police open-fire orders, allow use of snipers to pick off violent rioters.
Shabbat Soccer Debate Far From Resolution
With Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein stating that there are no grounds to ban soccer games on Shabbat, the moves to the Knesset.
Vatican: Arrest Activist for Citing Maimonides
Lehava director Gopshtain targeted in Vatican letter to attorney general, after claiming Jewish law calls to burn churches.
Will Attorney General Retain 'Superpowers'?
Report: PM intends to block Justice Minister's attempt to separate Attorney General's powers from Government Legal Advisor's.
A-G Threatens to Resign Over Death Penalty Law
Yehuda Weinstein reportedly tells associates he will not stay in office if Israel enacts death penalty for terrorists.
Assault Investigation Reopened Against MK Hazan
Hazan, Ariel city manager and mayor accused of physical altercation in 2010.
Donated Torah Scroll Disappears from Knesset
Arutz Sheva reporter shocked to find Knesset has banned scroll dedicated to partisan fighters for being a 'donation.'
AG: Healthy or Not, We're Going After Ben-Eliezer
Former MK and government minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer is likely to be indicted for fraud, bribery, and money-laundering.
A-G to Indict Former Labor Chair Ben-Eliezer
A year after allegations surfaced, A-G Weinstein chooses to indict former minister Binyamin (Fuad) Ben-Eliezer for bribery and fraud.
Weinstein to Lau: I Hope You're Not Mad at Me
After denying Chief Rabbi outside representation in kashrut fraud case, Attorney General provides semi-apology to Rabbi Lau.
A-G: Difficult to Defend Deri Appointment
Attorney General Weinstein says it will be difficult for him to defend Deri's appointment as Economy Minister to the Supreme Court.
High Court Rebukes A-G over Kashrut Saga
Angered Weinstein refused Rabbinate's request for external representation, High Court orders delay in proceedings for Rabbinate to consult.
A-G Expected to Challenge Coalition
Likud's deals with UTJ, Jewish Home violated Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein's guidelines for coalition talks, news site claims.
'Charlatans Will Trick Public to Eat Non-Kosher'
Chief Rabbi of Gilo tells Arutz Sheva why AG Weinstein's opinion to change the law is a disaster for Judaism and the public.
Rabbi Lau: Beware 'Fake Rabbi Kashrut' Proposal
A proposal by the Attorney General could cause grievous damage to kosher consumers, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi David Lau said.
Chief Rabbinate Responds to AG on Kashrut Laws
Chief Rabbinate source says published opinion to change law and allow unverified private kashrut certificates will not stand.
Investigation into Shas Voting Fraud Takes Off
After witnesses claimed Shas paid them for votes, the Attorney General and Israel Police have been approached to start an investigation.
Weinstein Grills Police: Why Indict Marzel Now?
Weinstein steps in to find out who decided to file indictment on old case week before elections; Marzel: 'even AG knows this is harassment.'
A-G Orders Probe Into PM Residence Spending
A-G orders preliminary investigation into alleged fiscal misconduct at PM's residences, stresses Netanyahu not a suspect.
Netanyahu Backtracks on Israel Prize
PM Netanyahu backtracks on earlier decision to disqualify leftist judges from the Israel Prize's Literature Committee.
Polygraph Scrapped for Israel Police Officers
Compromise ruling between Aharonovich, A-G Yehuda Weinstein: officers to sign affidavit claiming no criminal record. Is it enough?
Arab Politicians Get Election Help from US Groups
Is it another attempt by American leftists to interfere in Israeli politics? Channel One broadcasts a revealing news clip.
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