Israeli diplomat denies using influence to free drug-smuggler daughter

[emad]

By Harry de Quetteville in Jerusalem
(Filed: 26/06/2005)

Israel's ambassador to Britain faces fresh embarrassment after being accused of using diplomatic influence to secure the early release of his daughter from a six-year jail sentence for smuggling cocaine.

The appointment last summer of Zvi Heifetz, 48, a Russian-born lawyer and former newspaper tycoon, was heavily criticised by British-based Jewish groups who pointed to his lack of diplomatic experience and relatively poor grasp of English.

His ambassadorship was further disrupted this spring when he was recalled to Israel to face legal investigators looking into a money-laundering scandal. No charges have been brought.

Now it has emerged that his daughter, Lee, 21, was freed early from jail in Peru, prompting accusations of favouritism.

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[BiggJawn]

1. Why, those anti-semite Brits!

Criticising the poor, poor Ambassador like that!

[sam sarrha]

2. My Xwifes father had his old CIA buddies get her out of drug charges

.. 5 pounds ..and the case sealed..!!


she fortunately took the opportunity to straighten her sorry ass up..