Last night it was reported that the police began an initial examination of statements made by presenters and panelists on Channel 14 against Supreme Court justices.
According to reports, the investigation was opened following a petition submitted by the "Fair Regulation Movement" to the High Court of Justice, demanding that the State Attorney and the Legal Advisor to the Government be ordered to instruct the police to open a criminal investigation - against the channel and against a number of employees and commentators, including: Yinon Magal, Yaakov Bardugo, Yotam Zimri, Erel Segal, Shimon Riklin, Itamar Fleischman, Prof. Moshe Cohen Elia, Prof. Talia Einhorn and Attorney David Peter, who frequently represents the government in petitions against it in the High Court.
The petition claims that the content broadcast on the channel does not constitute legitimate criticism, but rather "harsh, repeated messages of delegitimization, disdain, and open incitement from hosts, commentators, and regular guests with unprecedented frequency and quantity.".
Politicians and public figures attacked what they called "police persecution" this morning (Monday), stating that it was "silencing the kind reserved for Bolshevik regimes.".
However, police spokespeople deny that such an 'inspection' is taking place:
""Contrary to recent publications, no criminal investigation or review is being conducted into the matter of any media outlet. The publications are unfounded and misleading the public.".
On the other hand, a response message from Channel 14 stated: "Fake! The police are lying and trying to mislead the public.
""The response from the prosecution that was submitted to the High Court of Justice last night explicitly stated that the Investigations Division had begun an investigation against Channel 14 and its people.".
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