Sean Adl-Tabatabai – Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was charged with fraud on Thursday and faces a possible five year prison sentence.

The charge is for allegedly misusing over $100,000 in public funds on expensive meals by some of the country’s most famous chefs, a court spokesperson confirmed.

Nbcnews.com reports: She was charged with aggravated fraud and breach of trust, according to the indictment released by the Justice Ministry.

If convicted, she could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison, though that seemed unlikely. It was unclear when her trial would begin.

A former deputy director of the prime minister’s residence is also charged in the case. Continue reading →