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Article: Talansky deposed in Olmert case
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- Washington Jewish Week
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- May 29, 2008
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Israeli prosecutors this week deposed American businessman Morris Talansky as part of the corruption probe against Ehud Olmert. Talansky, who was detained by police during a Passover visit to Israel, appeared at Jerusalem District Court on Tuesday to answer questions about his ties to the prime minister.
He testified to giving Olmert cash gifts amounting to some $150,000 while he was in previous government posts, but denied that this constituted bribery.
"I never expected anything personally. I never had any personal benefits from this relationship whatsoever," the New York-based financier said, according to courtroom ...