Prison parole board grants early release to ex-prime minister Olmert

Panel shaves 16 months off 27-month sentence, decides probe into divulging of secret info in memoir not relevant; unclear if prosecution will appeal By Times of Israel staff Former prime minister Ehud Olmert is seen departing Maasiyahu Prison in Ramle on July 11, 2016, for his first leave from prison since he began his 19-month sentence…