Lavi Organization petitions against Attorney General: cancel restrictions on bribery investigation

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The Lavi Organization filed an urgent petition with the High Court of Justice demanding the cancellation of restrictions imposed by the Attorney General on the investigation of Arab Knesset members and their aides on suspicions of bribery for elections and foreign funding. According to Channel 14, the petition claims the AG is exceeding her authority and preventing the Shin Bet and police from advancing the investigation.

According to Srugim, the petition claims the restrictions violate the law, court rulings and the AG's own guidelines. The organization warns of coordination of testimonies and concealment of evidence, and according to Channel 14 it demands an urgent hearing. According to Arutz Sheva, the petition seeks intervention before the swearing-in of the Knesset.