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Israel to indict Litzman for obstruction of justice, breach of trust over Leifer case

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Published: 1 June 2021

Last updated: 4 March 2024

As former health minister awaits filing of charges, Malka Leifer’s lawyers in Leifer’s trial request Dassi Erlich’s medical records

AG to indict Litzman for obstruction of justice, breach of trust in Leifer case (Times of Israel)
Pending charges against Haredi minister tied to allegations he sought to block extradition of accused paedophile Malka Leifer, prevent closure of a deli cited for health violations

AG seeking to indict Litzman for obstruction of justice, breach of trust (Ynet)
Former health minister suspected of aiding accused child rapist Malka Liefer by trying to influence psychiatrists tasked with assessing her mental fitness; also suspected of preventing closure of associate's restaurant in Jerusalem; charges pending hearing

Malka Leifer’s lawyers want medical records of one of her accusers (SMH)

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