Tel Aviv: An Israeli court ordered former Israeli President Moshe Katsav to prison for seven years on Tuesday following a rape conviction. The court rejected his attorneys’ request for leniency, making him the highest-ranking Israeli official ever sentenced to jail.
The silver-haired Katsav remained stoic throughout most of the reading, but he broke down in tears upon hearing his sentence.
He screamed at the judges: “You made a mistake! It is a lie! The girls know it is a lie!’’ As he exited the courtroom, two of his grown sons scuffled with security guards. “I saw you! You hurt my boy!’’ Katsav screamed. His lawyers have vowed to appeal. AP
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Israeli ex-president sentenced to 7 years for rape; mercy plea rejected
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