The Movement for Quality Government on Sunday 12 Cheshvan 5773 filed a petition with the High Court of justice against the state attorney general and state prosecutor demanding a decision regarding the ongoing investigation against Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

This election campaign marks the fourth during which the lagging investigation continues and the state officials have stated before each election that and indictment is likely. Nevertheless, there has been no indictment and the case has not been closed. The petition calls on the court to compel the attorney general to file and indictment prior to the election, which is set for 11 Shevat 5773 or close the case.

Lieberman is under investigation for alleged money laundering, bribery and other white collar crimes.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)