Aryeh Deri sentenced to prison for bribe taking

In July 2000, Aryeh Deri, a prominent Israeli politician and the mastermind behind the rise of the Shas party, was sentenced to three years in prison for bribe taking. Deri's political career began at an early age, as he became a government minister at just 24 years old. His tenure was marked by significant influence within the Israeli political landscape. However, his career faced a major setback due to a lengthy investigation that was marred by allegations of political manipulation, which delayed the proceedings for years. Following his conviction, Deri took legal action against a police officer who claimed that he was connected to the tragic traffic-accident death of his mother-in-law, a key witness in his case. The incident occurred in New York, where his mother-in-law was struck by a driver previously employed by an associate of Deri. This complex web of legal battles and political intrigue highlights the tumultuous nature of Deri's career and the challenges he faced during this period.