A blow to Olmert: The prosecution is expected to ask the court to present new evidence against former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, also in the Rashontours and Talansky money envelopes cases - from which he was acquitted about six months ago. This was revealed inNews 10.
The new evidence was received as part of a plea agreement between the prosecution and his former chief of staff, Shula Zaken. Among other things, Zaken revealed to investigators incriminating recordings of Olmert as well as diaries documenting actions he carried out.
The decision to present new evidence against Olmert, which will in effect reopen both cases, was made after a series of dramatic discussions at the prosecutor's office.
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It should be noted that once the application is submitted, the decision is passed to the Supreme Court, and it is not yet clear how it will decide to act.
The prosecutor's office said in response to News 10: "If and when there are actions in front of the court, we will make it public.".
Less than a month ago, Judge David Rosen of the Tel Aviv District Court convicted Olmert of bribery offenses in the Holyland affair.
The sentencing phase will begin next Monday, and the verdict is expected to be handed down in about a month.
It is estimated that the punishment will include actual imprisonment.
