The State Attorney’s Office filed an indictment today in Lod Central District Court against an Israeli lawyer on charges of contact with a foreign agent and obstruction of justice.
The court granted a request by security officials and authorized publication of only the following details:
The lawyer was arrested for questioning about two and a half weeks ago by the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency, and Israel Police on suspicion of security offenses.
Investigation findings show the lawyer was in contact with a foreign agent in violation of the law, and that she obstructed investigative proceedings.
Following the investigation, the Central District Attorney’s Office filed an indictment against the lawyer that includes charges of contact with a foreign agent and obstruction of justice.
Alongside the indictment, prosecutors filed a motion to keep the lawyer in custody until the conclusion of legal proceedings against her.
All other details are under a gag order.