Former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert begins corruption trial in Jerusalem
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) arrives in the District Court for the first day of his trial on charges of corruption, on September 25, 2009 in Jerusalem, Israel. Olmert is accused of taking cash payments from American-Jewish businessman Morris Talansky, advancing the interests of clients of a former law partner and double-billing Israeli charities for overseas travel expenses during fund-raising trips. UPI/Amit Shabi/Pool..
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