PMTA (2018–…): Season 1, Episode 8 - Episode #1.8 - full transcript
Could that be the link
between Nahmias and Bergman,
her husband's business?
think she has an ulterior motive?
Look into a case called
If you know something
about Nahmias being corrupt,
about someone taking the file,
why don't you go public?
What have you got to lose?
There's always something to lose.
What you're reporting
is very serious.
Even if this is just a report
and not a complaint,
as Commissi er of Sexual Harassment
I must foil • w protocol. -Of course.
Far as I'm concerned, we're done.
-Are you firing me?
I dontt have that authority.
But you can go home early.
I don't need you.
Elisha, I didn't'file that complaint.
What's up, Mo
Forget the crap. Tell me, how*sour friend?
Of all the women I had,
she's the only one f miss.
A drug-dealing crime lord
is trying to ruin my life
for arresting him, and I'm the threat?
A ruling:
Due to the threat posed by the defendant,
which requires his detention
until an investigation is complete,
I am hereby demanding him
for an additional 48 hours.
Will you tell me what you do want?
I want something casual.
Casual enough for you?
What are you doing here, collaborator?
What do yott want?
You're the only one I know
who can hack into government systems.
Here are the apartment owners' names
Maybe one of them will interestfyfiUL
Beaman.
Can you send an email for me
using an untraceable address?
Ophir Bergman,
At the time, a seemingly unrelated
luxury housing project,
Kinor Davidj was being built
was never purchased by him.
Environmentalist organizations
to an agreement between both parties.
we remind you
the contractor was Yigal Nahmias
Ophir Bergman
worked for the Lands Administration
and the contractor's wife
was Meri Nahmias from the DA's office
An unmistakable conflict of interest
But the true scandal of this story
is the compensation amount settled on
between the Nahmiasesand Bergman.
750,000 Shekels,
for the theft of public land
worth hundreds of millions.
What did Bergman stafsd'tOjgain?
Bergman received a gift
of a penthouse apartment
in the project, wortfuniHions of shekels.
And the-ro nection to the mortgage affair's
surprising^lea deal?
You do the math.
Ae you watching this?
-Watching what?
Shira Elroy destroying Nahmias.
No. Listen, we're at court.
I need you to come in urgently.
Kobi needs you.
What are you doing at court at this hour?
Come here, I tell you.
We're in Elazaw courtroom.
With us in the studio
is advocate Dor Kaminsky.
You're here to respond on behalf
of Opbir Bergman.
Good evening, Shira
Good evening
I apologize in advance
but I feel sorry for you
You are twisting the facts
and it's important the public knows
that you gave us very little time to respond
Advocate Kaminsky,
regarding the allegations themselves,
did Ophir Bergman receive any benefits
from Miriam Nahmias?
Ophir Bergman was duly acquitted.
He does not and did not have,
any prior conhection,
significant or otherwise, with Ms. Nahmias.
But what you're doing...
-Victor, can you call
Dr. Osnat, please? I need a pain killer.
What's that?
I don't understand why you need
to tarnish a man's reputation. It's simply...
So you decide to clear your conscience
at my expense?
It wasn't me.
And it won't be me who calls HR
and asks to rescind your overblown
retirement settlement agreement.
You took your share.
Now you want to play dumb?
Your righteousness is pathetic.
Meri, I swear, it wasn't me.
It didn't come from me.
-Then who was it?
Who else knew these details?
I honestly don't know.
Maybe you could ask
that little watchdog you sent here.
Elroy, the reporter, was here?
No.
Your prosecutor. The new one.
Ben David did all this?
Fine.
You've gotten your punishment.
Your Honor, I repeat.
It is dangerous for Chief Inspector Vaknin
to remain in custody.
We cannot think of any reason
to put an excellent policeman in isolation.
The offense committed by my client
is not severe enough
as to preclude the court
from considering alternatives to detention.
My client is a famil...
Your Honor, I...
-What?
Your Honor, before a good
and honest policaman is murdered,
we ask the Honorable Court
to consider house arrest.
House arrest? Where?
From what I can see, his wife issued
a restraining order against him.
Great.
Tell me, do you have any parents?
Your Honor, unfortunately his parents
ar his ex-wife
so it would violate the retraining order.
But...
We have another alternative.
My client has a close friend, a prosecutor,
who is willing to vouch for him
in her apartment in Tel Aviv.
A prosecutor?
You?
-Yes, Your Honor.
You?
-Yes Your Honor.
Advocate Marcelle Ben David.
If I may, Your Honor,
Chief Inspector Vaknin saved my life
during the operation
against Eliyahu Morduch's organization.
If it wasn't for him, I may not...
be standing before you today.
This officer doesn't deserve
to sit among criminals.
He's a law-abiding man
and a wonderful father.
Please, sir.
Approve the detention alternative.
Do you have your supervisors' approval
to house a detainee?
I'll get it, Your Honor.
A ruling:
I am releasing the defendant
into house arrest
with Advocate Ben David
subject to her supervisors' approval,
which must be submitted to the court
within 24 hours. -Yes.
You have to watch the report about Nahmias.
-Doyou think they'll kick her
they'll have to reopen the mortgage
that's for sure
Coffee?
No, herbal tea, or I'll never sleep.
How much sugar?
As much as you got.
-Coffee, Kobi? -No.
Since when do you drink wine?
-I don't.
That's why it's closed.
54? What country code is that?
South America?
Argentina, I think.
Hello?
-Cohen, it's Rachel. Rachel Yerushalmi.
I can't sit quietly anymore.
We saw that whole mess on TV
and I told Yoel I couldn't...
i couldn't stay here, away from the kids.
I want you to tell me
if they've been caught...
Record her.
-I don't have the space.
..no one can know about it.
Rachel, who are "they"?
Where are you? Where's Yoel?
tell me what's going on so I can help you.
Do you understand?
You'll help me, because I'll talk
to that-prosecutor from the DA's-office.
Tell her I want to talk.
Screw them for what they did to us.
They ruined our life.
Who are "they", Rachel?
Who are you talking about?
Are you okay? Where are you?
Listen to me. What Gilbert did was nothing
compared to what Bergman has been
pulling at the bank, you hear?
They wanted him back there for a reason,
you understand?
I'll tell everything. _
-Rachel, forgive me for saying so,
I really want to help, but...
What's to say you won't run off again?
Last time we made a plan, you...
-I didn't run off.
They threatened us
They forced us to cross to Jordan,
put us on a flight here. Don't you see?
If they knew I was talking to you,
it would be the end of Yoel and me.
Have them turn themselves in
at the embassy. There's security there.
Rachel, where are you? Is Yoel with you?
Yes, he's here.
We're in Argentina.
-Okay, here's what you do.
Get to the embassy in Buenos Aires,
hand in your passports.
Turn yourselves in
say our lives are in danger.
They have to protect you.
After that I'll arrange a conference call
with the police and the DA's office
to ensure your safety on the flight back.
How longj/vill it take you
to get to the embassy?
Don't know, I'll have to check.
We're not in Buenos Aires.
It'll take me at least a day.
So let's say 7:00 O'clock,
the day after tomorrow at the embassy.
Yes. Alright.
I can trust you Cohen, can't I?
You won't screw us over.
-Yes, you can trust me.
Meir.
Sorry for calling so late.
I'm sorry, but there's no other choice.
I hoped it wouldn't come to this, but...
apparently something shifted.
-What?
A loose screw.
In short, we need you to join the delegation.
It's okay. I thought this might happen.
When, tomorrow?
Tonight quarter to 1:00. Can you make it?
I'll have to stop by my sister's
to pick up a few things.
Excellent. Of course, whatever you neecl
I'll have your tickets and lists ready.
I'll stop by on the way to the airport.
Meir, you're the best.
The best.
What's going on?
Come in quietly, don't wake Ori.
Why is he sleeping down here?
Since the police raided ffife place
he won't sleep in his rofith.
I don't know why they arrested you.
You didn't do anything.
Why do you need a suitcase
in the middle of the night?
They need me to join
a Ministry delegation in America.
Oh, okay.
This size okay?
You have anything smaller?
I'd like a carry-on.
Hold on, I'll check
Is everything alright, Meir?
-Yes, excellent.
That's exactly what I need.
Thank you so much.
Take care.
-Okay.
I'll lock up. Have a good flight.
Hello?
You up?
Trying to sleep.
You need any help? Because I...
happen to be available
and in your neighborhood.
Not tonight.
Are you threatened by my celebrity?
Didn't you watch the news today?
I did.
What?
-This isn't a good time right now.
Right now, or in general?
Forget it, Dor.
I told you this was casual.
I get it Sorry to intrude.
What are you doing?
Where's your weapon?
I returned it ages ago, why?
I think I heard someone.
What's so funny?
Since the injury I've been sleeping
with a boxcutter under my pillow.
We're both insane.
We're so screwed up.
Okay, go to bed.
Good night.
-Good night.
That news report
made some severe allegations.
If there s even a spec of truth to it
it's an absolute scandal.
Nothing's been proven.
They haven't even begun investigating.
Then why was she suspended?
-She wasn't suspended.
The Attorney General
asked me to fill in as interim DA.
As difficult as this is
I think we all have a duty,
especially during this challenging time.
Excuse me, how was an Interim DA
appointed without a tender?
There are other'prosecutors
who are just as qualified and experienced.
Vered, you're due any day now.
I don't see anyone
more qualified than Elisha.
It's not an appointment. I'm just filling in.
It's vital that we
handle this crisis correctly,
or it may seem as though
we're all part of this conspiracy.
I don't understand.
Do they intend to reopen all the cases
Meri was involved in? How far back?
That's impossible.
We wouldn't be able to handle it.
But that's what needs to tee done.
If Nahmias had any ulterior motives
in her work as a prosecutor.
then those cases should be reopened.
Do you get how many innocent people
are in prison right now?
How many criminals are free?
Let's not jump to conclusions.
The investigation has only just begun.
It's not an investigation. It's an inquiry.
-Exactly.
And what will this "Inquiry" find?
Will it be like the Ruth David case?
Will they call us in two days
to say they've looked into
all cases from the last decade
and there's nothing to worry about?
The only thing to worry about
are prosecutors who’ve
appointed themselves as judges.
I think this meeting is over
Elisha, you stayi
It must bea misunderstanding.
Elhanan sent me an email
asking me to fill in for you
because you're on a leave of absence.
-I'm not on any leave.
It's all lies, everything in that report.
I have no doubt.
Believe me, I take no joy
in replacing you under these circumstances.
Oh no?
Elisha my dear,
sometimes one plus one equals two,
especially considering
the "special" relationship
you have with Shira Elroy.
Meri..
You're making baseless accusations.
What I can't figure out
why you'd align yourself with trash
like Marcelle Ben David.
-I don't know what you mean.
Be careful of the things I do know, Elisha.
I'm sure you're not saying this
in order to threaten me.
Good day.
I don't understand you.
Why don't you tell Marcelle what happened?
Khalil, stay out of my business, okay?
mind your own
i'm trying to help.
-Fine. I don't need help.
I know what I have to do, okay?
Hi, Ya'ara.
How are you? How's your mother?
-Fine, .and you?
Heavy. Ho .
Meri asked to..
talk to you.
Meri? To me?
Did she say why?
Don't know.
You'll manage without her for a bit,
won't you?
She's outside.
What would you like to do
after your internship?
Have you thought of that?
-I've been working here for a while
and I really think I could do more.
You know, because my family
is so well established in the private sector,
I feel it's my duty to contribute
through the public sector.
What about Harvard?
Look the DA's office is small
Generally, if there's a case
of sexual harasment
only the Commissioner
is allowed to handle the issue
But she has to keep me informed,
and personally I can't stand it
It weighs heavily on my conscience.
Hannah Sadeh's daughter.
Here, under my watch.
I'm shaken. I can't ignore it.
I'd like to help you file a complaint.
A proper complaint, filed by you.
With the Commissioner, the police.
Whatever... you feel is right.
I know it's not easy.
But that's why women like me
are ready to help you.
It's my duty.
You know, it's about mutual assurance.
You shouldn't be ashamed or afraid.
I'm with you.
You're the victim here.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Don't be afraid.
-I'm not afraid.
don't know what you're talking about.
I'm talking about how
Elisha Bar On sexually assaulted you
while abusing his position over you.
It didn't happen.
You're making a big mistake, Ya'ara.
No,
you're the one who's mistaken.
I'm sorry
What are you doing here'?
-I need your help.
My help? With what?
My friend was released into house arrest
at my place.
I vouched for him
and I need my supervisor's approval.
I have something to offer in return.
Excuse me?
You're talking as if this is a bribe.
If you want something, ask for it, Marcelle.
You're right.
Can you sign for it?
It's a legitimate request.
Legitimate?
Like your leak to Elroy?
I think you know by now
that I'm not afraid.
Look, I know you won't believe me,
but I like you
You're no fool.
You remind me of myself a few years ago.
I'll take that as a compliment.
-You should.
Give it here. I'll sign for what you need.
Now for the thing...
I'm not offering in return.
I'm listening.
Yerushalmi saw the article
and came out of hiding.
She's willing to come back
and testify against them all
Nahmias, Bergman. Everything.
Bergman again?
Listen, I say this in good faith,
but it's starting to sound
like a personal obsession.
I know what it sounds like,
but let's get her testimony at least.
You're not risking anything.
And yet, if there was no risk
you wouldn't come to me.
She arrives today
at the Israeli embassy in Argentina.
I've set up a call.
She'll give a complete testimony.
You understand
it's a win for the DA's office?
When's the call?
Tonight.
Okay, let's make it happen.
Thank you.
Hir
-Sorry,
Going to London?
No. I mean, yes. I...
There's a... family event
at the end of the month.
So I was looking for flights.
Great. You need me to approve
some vacation days?
Not at all.
leave on Thursday night
and will be back by Sunday morning.
Nice. Good for you.
Look, Khalil,
You're diligent, modest, honest, smart.
Now that I'm the DA,;
I'll need an intern with me at all times.
The DA has interns?
That's new.
-It's happened before.
Nahmias wasn't very proactive,
but I certainly intend to be present,
and I want to pick someone very qualified.
Wow.
I don't really know what to say.
-Think about it.
But I won't be able to keep
both of you with me.
Okay.
I hope you're being careful.
Journalistic confidentiality
isn't made of concrete, you know.
Elroy doesn't know I'm her source.
Even if she does, I don't care.
The most important thing
is to get the mortgage case reopened.
I believe what you did will expedite that.
Why did you send me
to look for details about Kinor David?
You knew everything.
Why did you preside over the case?
You told me yourself Yigal was your friend.
True, and I..
also said I felt very uncomfortable
with what transpired.
Uncomfortable? What does that mean?
You gave the verdict.
You ruled it a fait accompli.
Why would you do that?
And then you left it Wthe DA to decide
how much compensation they would pay?
Why didn't you recuse yourself?
I explicitly said
that I was connected to Yigal.
I declared it
It was entered into the record.
I only presided after both parties
and the president approved it,
and there were two other judges there.
And you know why?
Because of the centrality of the case.
You may not remember,
but back then it was a nationwide epidemic.
Land was redeemed and built on
using shady processes.
The public was being robbed.
Holyland, Ein Hemed, the Herzliya marina.
Kinor David was a golden opportunity
to try and eradicate
this contemptible practice.
What did you eradicate
by enabling this theft?
That's not what I did.
The verdict deemed it a criminal act.
It's true we left the compensation rate
up to the DA,
because it was the most honest Institution
in the country
and we didn't want any claims of misconduct.
But there was misconduct.
-There certainly was.
Nahmias had no shame.
She, Bergman and her husband
plotted and corrupted
and have continued to do so ever since
I've been losing sleep this for years.
That's the real reason I sent you
to the DA's office.
You sent me there on purpose,
to fight your wars?
It's not a personal vendetta
against one person or another.
It's a mission.
The crooked belong outside the system.
Don't give up.
Meri, how are you?
I'm sure you can imagine.
know what you're going through
can't be easy.
Why don't you take a break?
Get away from the crowds
It'll do you good
Will it do me good, or you?
You're in a sensitive position.
I don't need to go into detail, do I?
I'm not alone in this.
My husband did what he did. That's on him.
But he had partners, and they're still alive.
You can't stay in the DA's office.
You know that as well as I do.
We have open an investigation.
I'm telling you
out of respect for your professionalism
and our many years of friendship.
When the clouds disperse
you'll be able to return to your position.
What guarantee do I have
that it will actually happen?
Can I count on you?
I'm not here to promise you anything.
This isn't a marketplace.
If you don't take
a leave of absence willingly,
it'll damage your reputation
and I'm not sure you'll be able to repair it.
That's a very heavy price
you're asking me to pay alone.
We all pay heavy prices.
Now is not the time for score-keeping.
When will it be?
Hmm?
When?
If anyone call tell them no comment.
Nofar, I already told you this morning.
Come on
Then refer them to the bank's spokesperson.
I wasn't suspended, I'm just on sick leave.
I have the flu.
I'll send them a doctor's note if they want.
Fuck
Where have you been?
Did you hear Nahmias resigned^
-I did, yes.
They said it was a leave of absence,
not resignation.
They've been driving me crazy all morning.
Reporters, the radio.
Did the police talk to you?
I was sure they'd be here
first thing in the morning,
I've been waiting since 5:00.
Listen, Kaminsky.
I can't do this.
It's not good for my blood pressure.
This is killing,me.
Seriously, let's make it happen.
What do you mean?
I want to go to there. Go to them.
Instead of them coming here
and ransacking my house again,
I want to go to them and testify.
I want to give my version of the story,
let them hear it for once.
It doesn't worj that way.
Katsav did it.
And look where it landed him!
But Katsav was guilty.
Kaminsky, I can't do this.
I want to go to them.
If there isn't investigation,
an overt one
it doesn't look good if we go to them.
We have to make this go away.
They may do it themselves.
Trust me, the last thing they want
is to open another can of worms
against another district attorney.
What if we get that annoying bitch again,
your friend?
My friend?
-The hot one. What's her name?
Ben David?
-Yes, Ben David.
Maybe you can give her a call.
We'll go to them together,
she can hear my side of the story
Let her be on our side for once, dammit.
Ben David is irrelevant.
She's a junior prosecutor
Nahmias is out of the picture
so the only one we can talk to is Bar On.
Does he root for us?
He roots for himself.
Do you want the jeans that are on the chair?
Yeah, and get me some socks from the drawer.
What else?
What else do you want?
Go into the kitchen.
There are pictures on the fridge.
Say, have you talked to the social worker?
What did she say?
When can you see the girls?
She said it'll either be in her office,
or they can come here to your apartment.
I don't want to take them
to the social worker
and Orit doesn't want to bring them here.
So what's the problem?
I'll bring them over and take them back.
You want me to talk to Orit?
No way. You're the reason she said no.
I've never been apart from the girls
for a week.
Kobi, I'll get back to you.
.Elisha.
Where are you?
How long will it take you to get here?
Be quick.
I'm glad you’re here. Come join us.
Advocate Ben David.
Advocate Ben David.
We want your assurance
that anything spoken in this room
will stay in this room
and will not be entered into record.
You have it. Please continue.
In short, we received a report
that Nahmias was building
on absentee property.
Trust me, I was shocked.
How did he have the gall to do it?
The way that...
Kinor David project was handled
was eritirely corrupt.
Entirely.
As the Lands Authority VP,
I did what I had to.
We were ordered to issue a tender,
so we did.
Nahmias' company gave the best offer.
Whatever happened later in court,
with the settlement his wife got him,
had nothing at all to do with me.
And the apartment under your name?
That's a lie.
How can it be a lie if it's listed
in the housing company registry?
Excuse me, this isn't a cross-examination.
With all due respect, we came here willingly,
in good faith, to offer our assistance.
-In good faith?
Marcelle...
-Really?
That's how he'd describe his client?
Of good faith?
My heart goes out to him.
-Marcelle?
I think it's obvious
that Ms. Ben David's presence
is not conducive to cooperation.
must not be able
to remain emotionally detached.
What emotions do you imagine I have,
Advocate Kaminsky?
Marcelle, please.
-Do you hear yourself talking of him?
Such hostility.
orderline persecution.
-Okay, friends. Marcelle.
Let's calm down, okay?
Advocate Kaminsky, Mr. Bergman,
please.
I was acquitted in the mortgage case
because there was nothing there.
I hoTiestly had nothing to do
with the scam at the bank,
and I certainly had nothing to do
with Nahmias' corruption
and whatever she did or didn't do here.
It's not my fault her husband was corrupt.
Okay. I see.
If I may.
We view your recent appointment
as a sign,of things to come,
of a DA's office that is free
of corruption and nepotism.
Let us be on the right side of things once.
We're very glad you came in
and we will be in touch. Thank you.
Good day.
Please.
Looks like you've got it all figured out
Ben David,
for once, shut your mouth. Please.
Excuse me?
I know you think I'm against you,
but in this case we're on the same side.
So what was all that?
Don't you watch any movies? TV?
-No.
Okay. So...
While they're crying to me
about how you're abusing them,
we'll nail them.
Come on.
Get Yerushalmi back in Israel
far testimony, and we'll take it from there.
Ben David, do you understand what I'm sayifig?
I do
Has she called?
Not yet, she still has five minutes.
You have the recording set up?
Yes, and we hooked it up to a computer
for backup
Hello?
-Cohen, can you hear me?
We couldn't make it to the embassy.
They were waiting for us.
They got Yoel.
-Help me, Cohen. I don't know what to do.
Co...
between Nahmias and Bergman,
her husband's business?
think she has an ulterior motive?
Look into a case called
If you know something
about Nahmias being corrupt,
about someone taking the file,
why don't you go public?
What have you got to lose?
There's always something to lose.
What you're reporting
is very serious.
Even if this is just a report
and not a complaint,
as Commissi er of Sexual Harassment
I must foil • w protocol. -Of course.
Far as I'm concerned, we're done.
-Are you firing me?
I dontt have that authority.
But you can go home early.
I don't need you.
Elisha, I didn't'file that complaint.
What's up, Mo
Forget the crap. Tell me, how*sour friend?
Of all the women I had,
she's the only one f miss.
A drug-dealing crime lord
is trying to ruin my life
for arresting him, and I'm the threat?
A ruling:
Due to the threat posed by the defendant,
which requires his detention
until an investigation is complete,
I am hereby demanding him
for an additional 48 hours.
Will you tell me what you do want?
I want something casual.
Casual enough for you?
What are you doing here, collaborator?
What do yott want?
You're the only one I know
who can hack into government systems.
Here are the apartment owners' names
Maybe one of them will interestfyfiUL
Beaman.
Can you send an email for me
using an untraceable address?
Ophir Bergman,
At the time, a seemingly unrelated
luxury housing project,
Kinor Davidj was being built
was never purchased by him.
Environmentalist organizations
to an agreement between both parties.
we remind you
the contractor was Yigal Nahmias
Ophir Bergman
worked for the Lands Administration
and the contractor's wife
was Meri Nahmias from the DA's office
An unmistakable conflict of interest
But the true scandal of this story
is the compensation amount settled on
between the Nahmiasesand Bergman.
750,000 Shekels,
for the theft of public land
worth hundreds of millions.
What did Bergman stafsd'tOjgain?
Bergman received a gift
of a penthouse apartment
in the project, wortfuniHions of shekels.
And the-ro nection to the mortgage affair's
surprising^lea deal?
You do the math.
Ae you watching this?
-Watching what?
Shira Elroy destroying Nahmias.
No. Listen, we're at court.
I need you to come in urgently.
Kobi needs you.
What are you doing at court at this hour?
Come here, I tell you.
We're in Elazaw courtroom.
With us in the studio
is advocate Dor Kaminsky.
You're here to respond on behalf
of Opbir Bergman.
Good evening, Shira
Good evening
I apologize in advance
but I feel sorry for you
You are twisting the facts
and it's important the public knows
that you gave us very little time to respond
Advocate Kaminsky,
regarding the allegations themselves,
did Ophir Bergman receive any benefits
from Miriam Nahmias?
Ophir Bergman was duly acquitted.
He does not and did not have,
any prior conhection,
significant or otherwise, with Ms. Nahmias.
But what you're doing...
-Victor, can you call
Dr. Osnat, please? I need a pain killer.
What's that?
I don't understand why you need
to tarnish a man's reputation. It's simply...
So you decide to clear your conscience
at my expense?
It wasn't me.
And it won't be me who calls HR
and asks to rescind your overblown
retirement settlement agreement.
You took your share.
Now you want to play dumb?
Your righteousness is pathetic.
Meri, I swear, it wasn't me.
It didn't come from me.
-Then who was it?
Who else knew these details?
I honestly don't know.
Maybe you could ask
that little watchdog you sent here.
Elroy, the reporter, was here?
No.
Your prosecutor. The new one.
Ben David did all this?
Fine.
You've gotten your punishment.
Your Honor, I repeat.
It is dangerous for Chief Inspector Vaknin
to remain in custody.
We cannot think of any reason
to put an excellent policeman in isolation.
The offense committed by my client
is not severe enough
as to preclude the court
from considering alternatives to detention.
My client is a famil...
Your Honor, I...
-What?
Your Honor, before a good
and honest policaman is murdered,
we ask the Honorable Court
to consider house arrest.
House arrest? Where?
From what I can see, his wife issued
a restraining order against him.
Great.
Tell me, do you have any parents?
Your Honor, unfortunately his parents
ar his ex-wife
so it would violate the retraining order.
But...
We have another alternative.
My client has a close friend, a prosecutor,
who is willing to vouch for him
in her apartment in Tel Aviv.
A prosecutor?
You?
-Yes, Your Honor.
You?
-Yes Your Honor.
Advocate Marcelle Ben David.
If I may, Your Honor,
Chief Inspector Vaknin saved my life
during the operation
against Eliyahu Morduch's organization.
If it wasn't for him, I may not...
be standing before you today.
This officer doesn't deserve
to sit among criminals.
He's a law-abiding man
and a wonderful father.
Please, sir.
Approve the detention alternative.
Do you have your supervisors' approval
to house a detainee?
I'll get it, Your Honor.
A ruling:
I am releasing the defendant
into house arrest
with Advocate Ben David
subject to her supervisors' approval,
which must be submitted to the court
within 24 hours. -Yes.
You have to watch the report about Nahmias.
-Doyou think they'll kick her
they'll have to reopen the mortgage
that's for sure
Coffee?
No, herbal tea, or I'll never sleep.
How much sugar?
As much as you got.
-Coffee, Kobi? -No.
Since when do you drink wine?
-I don't.
That's why it's closed.
54? What country code is that?
South America?
Argentina, I think.
Hello?
-Cohen, it's Rachel. Rachel Yerushalmi.
I can't sit quietly anymore.
We saw that whole mess on TV
and I told Yoel I couldn't...
i couldn't stay here, away from the kids.
I want you to tell me
if they've been caught...
Record her.
-I don't have the space.
..no one can know about it.
Rachel, who are "they"?
Where are you? Where's Yoel?
tell me what's going on so I can help you.
Do you understand?
You'll help me, because I'll talk
to that-prosecutor from the DA's-office.
Tell her I want to talk.
Screw them for what they did to us.
They ruined our life.
Who are "they", Rachel?
Who are you talking about?
Are you okay? Where are you?
Listen to me. What Gilbert did was nothing
compared to what Bergman has been
pulling at the bank, you hear?
They wanted him back there for a reason,
you understand?
I'll tell everything. _
-Rachel, forgive me for saying so,
I really want to help, but...
What's to say you won't run off again?
Last time we made a plan, you...
-I didn't run off.
They threatened us
They forced us to cross to Jordan,
put us on a flight here. Don't you see?
If they knew I was talking to you,
it would be the end of Yoel and me.
Have them turn themselves in
at the embassy. There's security there.
Rachel, where are you? Is Yoel with you?
Yes, he's here.
We're in Argentina.
-Okay, here's what you do.
Get to the embassy in Buenos Aires,
hand in your passports.
Turn yourselves in
say our lives are in danger.
They have to protect you.
After that I'll arrange a conference call
with the police and the DA's office
to ensure your safety on the flight back.
How longj/vill it take you
to get to the embassy?
Don't know, I'll have to check.
We're not in Buenos Aires.
It'll take me at least a day.
So let's say 7:00 O'clock,
the day after tomorrow at the embassy.
Yes. Alright.
I can trust you Cohen, can't I?
You won't screw us over.
-Yes, you can trust me.
Meir.
Sorry for calling so late.
I'm sorry, but there's no other choice.
I hoped it wouldn't come to this, but...
apparently something shifted.
-What?
A loose screw.
In short, we need you to join the delegation.
It's okay. I thought this might happen.
When, tomorrow?
Tonight quarter to 1:00. Can you make it?
I'll have to stop by my sister's
to pick up a few things.
Excellent. Of course, whatever you neecl
I'll have your tickets and lists ready.
I'll stop by on the way to the airport.
Meir, you're the best.
The best.
What's going on?
Come in quietly, don't wake Ori.
Why is he sleeping down here?
Since the police raided ffife place
he won't sleep in his rofith.
I don't know why they arrested you.
You didn't do anything.
Why do you need a suitcase
in the middle of the night?
They need me to join
a Ministry delegation in America.
Oh, okay.
This size okay?
You have anything smaller?
I'd like a carry-on.
Hold on, I'll check
Is everything alright, Meir?
-Yes, excellent.
That's exactly what I need.
Thank you so much.
Take care.
-Okay.
I'll lock up. Have a good flight.
Hello?
You up?
Trying to sleep.
You need any help? Because I...
happen to be available
and in your neighborhood.
Not tonight.
Are you threatened by my celebrity?
Didn't you watch the news today?
I did.
What?
-This isn't a good time right now.
Right now, or in general?
Forget it, Dor.
I told you this was casual.
I get it Sorry to intrude.
What are you doing?
Where's your weapon?
I returned it ages ago, why?
I think I heard someone.
What's so funny?
Since the injury I've been sleeping
with a boxcutter under my pillow.
We're both insane.
We're so screwed up.
Okay, go to bed.
Good night.
-Good night.
That news report
made some severe allegations.
If there s even a spec of truth to it
it's an absolute scandal.
Nothing's been proven.
They haven't even begun investigating.
Then why was she suspended?
-She wasn't suspended.
The Attorney General
asked me to fill in as interim DA.
As difficult as this is
I think we all have a duty,
especially during this challenging time.
Excuse me, how was an Interim DA
appointed without a tender?
There are other'prosecutors
who are just as qualified and experienced.
Vered, you're due any day now.
I don't see anyone
more qualified than Elisha.
It's not an appointment. I'm just filling in.
It's vital that we
handle this crisis correctly,
or it may seem as though
we're all part of this conspiracy.
I don't understand.
Do they intend to reopen all the cases
Meri was involved in? How far back?
That's impossible.
We wouldn't be able to handle it.
But that's what needs to tee done.
If Nahmias had any ulterior motives
in her work as a prosecutor.
then those cases should be reopened.
Do you get how many innocent people
are in prison right now?
How many criminals are free?
Let's not jump to conclusions.
The investigation has only just begun.
It's not an investigation. It's an inquiry.
-Exactly.
And what will this "Inquiry" find?
Will it be like the Ruth David case?
Will they call us in two days
to say they've looked into
all cases from the last decade
and there's nothing to worry about?
The only thing to worry about
are prosecutors who’ve
appointed themselves as judges.
I think this meeting is over
Elisha, you stayi
It must bea misunderstanding.
Elhanan sent me an email
asking me to fill in for you
because you're on a leave of absence.
-I'm not on any leave.
It's all lies, everything in that report.
I have no doubt.
Believe me, I take no joy
in replacing you under these circumstances.
Oh no?
Elisha my dear,
sometimes one plus one equals two,
especially considering
the "special" relationship
you have with Shira Elroy.
Meri..
You're making baseless accusations.
What I can't figure out
why you'd align yourself with trash
like Marcelle Ben David.
-I don't know what you mean.
Be careful of the things I do know, Elisha.
I'm sure you're not saying this
in order to threaten me.
Good day.
I don't understand you.
Why don't you tell Marcelle what happened?
Khalil, stay out of my business, okay?
mind your own
i'm trying to help.
-Fine. I don't need help.
I know what I have to do, okay?
Hi, Ya'ara.
How are you? How's your mother?
-Fine, .and you?
Heavy. Ho .
Meri asked to..
talk to you.
Meri? To me?
Did she say why?
Don't know.
You'll manage without her for a bit,
won't you?
She's outside.
What would you like to do
after your internship?
Have you thought of that?
-I've been working here for a while
and I really think I could do more.
You know, because my family
is so well established in the private sector,
I feel it's my duty to contribute
through the public sector.
What about Harvard?
Look the DA's office is small
Generally, if there's a case
of sexual harasment
only the Commissioner
is allowed to handle the issue
But she has to keep me informed,
and personally I can't stand it
It weighs heavily on my conscience.
Hannah Sadeh's daughter.
Here, under my watch.
I'm shaken. I can't ignore it.
I'd like to help you file a complaint.
A proper complaint, filed by you.
With the Commissioner, the police.
Whatever... you feel is right.
I know it's not easy.
But that's why women like me
are ready to help you.
It's my duty.
You know, it's about mutual assurance.
You shouldn't be ashamed or afraid.
I'm with you.
You're the victim here.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Don't be afraid.
-I'm not afraid.
don't know what you're talking about.
I'm talking about how
Elisha Bar On sexually assaulted you
while abusing his position over you.
It didn't happen.
You're making a big mistake, Ya'ara.
No,
you're the one who's mistaken.
I'm sorry
What are you doing here'?
-I need your help.
My help? With what?
My friend was released into house arrest
at my place.
I vouched for him
and I need my supervisor's approval.
I have something to offer in return.
Excuse me?
You're talking as if this is a bribe.
If you want something, ask for it, Marcelle.
You're right.
Can you sign for it?
It's a legitimate request.
Legitimate?
Like your leak to Elroy?
I think you know by now
that I'm not afraid.
Look, I know you won't believe me,
but I like you
You're no fool.
You remind me of myself a few years ago.
I'll take that as a compliment.
-You should.
Give it here. I'll sign for what you need.
Now for the thing...
I'm not offering in return.
I'm listening.
Yerushalmi saw the article
and came out of hiding.
She's willing to come back
and testify against them all
Nahmias, Bergman. Everything.
Bergman again?
Listen, I say this in good faith,
but it's starting to sound
like a personal obsession.
I know what it sounds like,
but let's get her testimony at least.
You're not risking anything.
And yet, if there was no risk
you wouldn't come to me.
She arrives today
at the Israeli embassy in Argentina.
I've set up a call.
She'll give a complete testimony.
You understand
it's a win for the DA's office?
When's the call?
Tonight.
Okay, let's make it happen.
Thank you.
Hir
-Sorry,
Going to London?
No. I mean, yes. I...
There's a... family event
at the end of the month.
So I was looking for flights.
Great. You need me to approve
some vacation days?
Not at all.
leave on Thursday night
and will be back by Sunday morning.
Nice. Good for you.
Look, Khalil,
You're diligent, modest, honest, smart.
Now that I'm the DA,;
I'll need an intern with me at all times.
The DA has interns?
That's new.
-It's happened before.
Nahmias wasn't very proactive,
but I certainly intend to be present,
and I want to pick someone very qualified.
Wow.
I don't really know what to say.
-Think about it.
But I won't be able to keep
both of you with me.
Okay.
I hope you're being careful.
Journalistic confidentiality
isn't made of concrete, you know.
Elroy doesn't know I'm her source.
Even if she does, I don't care.
The most important thing
is to get the mortgage case reopened.
I believe what you did will expedite that.
Why did you send me
to look for details about Kinor David?
You knew everything.
Why did you preside over the case?
You told me yourself Yigal was your friend.
True, and I..
also said I felt very uncomfortable
with what transpired.
Uncomfortable? What does that mean?
You gave the verdict.
You ruled it a fait accompli.
Why would you do that?
And then you left it Wthe DA to decide
how much compensation they would pay?
Why didn't you recuse yourself?
I explicitly said
that I was connected to Yigal.
I declared it
It was entered into the record.
I only presided after both parties
and the president approved it,
and there were two other judges there.
And you know why?
Because of the centrality of the case.
You may not remember,
but back then it was a nationwide epidemic.
Land was redeemed and built on
using shady processes.
The public was being robbed.
Holyland, Ein Hemed, the Herzliya marina.
Kinor David was a golden opportunity
to try and eradicate
this contemptible practice.
What did you eradicate
by enabling this theft?
That's not what I did.
The verdict deemed it a criminal act.
It's true we left the compensation rate
up to the DA,
because it was the most honest Institution
in the country
and we didn't want any claims of misconduct.
But there was misconduct.
-There certainly was.
Nahmias had no shame.
She, Bergman and her husband
plotted and corrupted
and have continued to do so ever since
I've been losing sleep this for years.
That's the real reason I sent you
to the DA's office.
You sent me there on purpose,
to fight your wars?
It's not a personal vendetta
against one person or another.
It's a mission.
The crooked belong outside the system.
Don't give up.
Meri, how are you?
I'm sure you can imagine.
know what you're going through
can't be easy.
Why don't you take a break?
Get away from the crowds
It'll do you good
Will it do me good, or you?
You're in a sensitive position.
I don't need to go into detail, do I?
I'm not alone in this.
My husband did what he did. That's on him.
But he had partners, and they're still alive.
You can't stay in the DA's office.
You know that as well as I do.
We have open an investigation.
I'm telling you
out of respect for your professionalism
and our many years of friendship.
When the clouds disperse
you'll be able to return to your position.
What guarantee do I have
that it will actually happen?
Can I count on you?
I'm not here to promise you anything.
This isn't a marketplace.
If you don't take
a leave of absence willingly,
it'll damage your reputation
and I'm not sure you'll be able to repair it.
That's a very heavy price
you're asking me to pay alone.
We all pay heavy prices.
Now is not the time for score-keeping.
When will it be?
Hmm?
When?
If anyone call tell them no comment.
Nofar, I already told you this morning.
Come on
Then refer them to the bank's spokesperson.
I wasn't suspended, I'm just on sick leave.
I have the flu.
I'll send them a doctor's note if they want.
Fuck
Where have you been?
Did you hear Nahmias resigned^
-I did, yes.
They said it was a leave of absence,
not resignation.
They've been driving me crazy all morning.
Reporters, the radio.
Did the police talk to you?
I was sure they'd be here
first thing in the morning,
I've been waiting since 5:00.
Listen, Kaminsky.
I can't do this.
It's not good for my blood pressure.
This is killing,me.
Seriously, let's make it happen.
What do you mean?
I want to go to there. Go to them.
Instead of them coming here
and ransacking my house again,
I want to go to them and testify.
I want to give my version of the story,
let them hear it for once.
It doesn't worj that way.
Katsav did it.
And look where it landed him!
But Katsav was guilty.
Kaminsky, I can't do this.
I want to go to them.
If there isn't investigation,
an overt one
it doesn't look good if we go to them.
We have to make this go away.
They may do it themselves.
Trust me, the last thing they want
is to open another can of worms
against another district attorney.
What if we get that annoying bitch again,
your friend?
My friend?
-The hot one. What's her name?
Ben David?
-Yes, Ben David.
Maybe you can give her a call.
We'll go to them together,
she can hear my side of the story
Let her be on our side for once, dammit.
Ben David is irrelevant.
She's a junior prosecutor
Nahmias is out of the picture
so the only one we can talk to is Bar On.
Does he root for us?
He roots for himself.
Do you want the jeans that are on the chair?
Yeah, and get me some socks from the drawer.
What else?
What else do you want?
Go into the kitchen.
There are pictures on the fridge.
Say, have you talked to the social worker?
What did she say?
When can you see the girls?
She said it'll either be in her office,
or they can come here to your apartment.
I don't want to take them
to the social worker
and Orit doesn't want to bring them here.
So what's the problem?
I'll bring them over and take them back.
You want me to talk to Orit?
No way. You're the reason she said no.
I've never been apart from the girls
for a week.
Kobi, I'll get back to you.
.Elisha.
Where are you?
How long will it take you to get here?
Be quick.
I'm glad you’re here. Come join us.
Advocate Ben David.
Advocate Ben David.
We want your assurance
that anything spoken in this room
will stay in this room
and will not be entered into record.
You have it. Please continue.
In short, we received a report
that Nahmias was building
on absentee property.
Trust me, I was shocked.
How did he have the gall to do it?
The way that...
Kinor David project was handled
was eritirely corrupt.
Entirely.
As the Lands Authority VP,
I did what I had to.
We were ordered to issue a tender,
so we did.
Nahmias' company gave the best offer.
Whatever happened later in court,
with the settlement his wife got him,
had nothing at all to do with me.
And the apartment under your name?
That's a lie.
How can it be a lie if it's listed
in the housing company registry?
Excuse me, this isn't a cross-examination.
With all due respect, we came here willingly,
in good faith, to offer our assistance.
-In good faith?
Marcelle...
-Really?
That's how he'd describe his client?
Of good faith?
My heart goes out to him.
-Marcelle?
I think it's obvious
that Ms. Ben David's presence
is not conducive to cooperation.
must not be able
to remain emotionally detached.
What emotions do you imagine I have,
Advocate Kaminsky?
Marcelle, please.
-Do you hear yourself talking of him?
Such hostility.
orderline persecution.
-Okay, friends. Marcelle.
Let's calm down, okay?
Advocate Kaminsky, Mr. Bergman,
please.
I was acquitted in the mortgage case
because there was nothing there.
I hoTiestly had nothing to do
with the scam at the bank,
and I certainly had nothing to do
with Nahmias' corruption
and whatever she did or didn't do here.
It's not my fault her husband was corrupt.
Okay. I see.
If I may.
We view your recent appointment
as a sign,of things to come,
of a DA's office that is free
of corruption and nepotism.
Let us be on the right side of things once.
We're very glad you came in
and we will be in touch. Thank you.
Good day.
Please.
Looks like you've got it all figured out
Ben David,
for once, shut your mouth. Please.
Excuse me?
I know you think I'm against you,
but in this case we're on the same side.
So what was all that?
Don't you watch any movies? TV?
-No.
Okay. So...
While they're crying to me
about how you're abusing them,
we'll nail them.
Come on.
Get Yerushalmi back in Israel
far testimony, and we'll take it from there.
Ben David, do you understand what I'm sayifig?
I do
Has she called?
Not yet, she still has five minutes.
You have the recording set up?
Yes, and we hooked it up to a computer
for backup
Hello?
-Cohen, can you hear me?
We couldn't make it to the embassy.
They were waiting for us.
They got Yoel.
-Help me, Cohen. I don't know what to do.
Co...