Investigation of Efi Naveh and Eitan Ornstein on Suspicion of Bribery Concluded

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Police have concluded the investigation of Efi Naveh, former Israel Bar Association chairman, and Eitan Ornstein, former Tel Aviv District Court president, on suspicion of bribery.

According to Arutz Sheva and Israel Hayom, under the suspicion Naveh worked to promote Ornstein's appointment as president of the Tel Aviv District Court, in exchange for the transfer of Judge Dalia Ganot from her position. According to Haaretz, the investigation was opened following the publication of transcripts of conversations between the two.

According to Globes, police believe there is evidence warranting prosecution. Naveh said: "I believe there is nothing and there will be nothing". On behalf of Ornstein it was stated: "We rely on the competent authorities reaching the expected conclusion that there is no basis for any offense".