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Sara Netanyahu Charged With Fraud, Breach Of Trust

Sara Netanyahu allegedly misused state funds by fraudulently ordering $100,000 worth of meals to the prime minister's residence.
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Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been charged with fraud and breach of trust.

The country's justice ministry said Thursday that Sara Netanyahu allegedly misused state funds by fraudulently ordering $100,000 worth of meals to the prime minister's residence.

She has denied any wrongdoing, and her husband has called the accusations absurd and unfounded.

Benjamin Netanyahu is facing some legal troubles of his own. He is currently the subject of several corruption investigations.