Ex-President Moshe Katzav To Remain In Prison For Rape
The Israel Prison Service parole board on Thursday rejected former president Moshe Katsav’s appeal for early parole from his seven-year jail sentence for rape.
Ex-President Moshe Katsav, In Jail For Rape, Asks Rivlin For Pardon
Former president Moshe Katsav, who is currently serving a prison sentence after he was convicted of rape, officially submitted a request for a pardon to President Reuven Rivlin on Sunday.
Israel’s Rapist Ex-president Moshe Katsav Denied Early Release
A parole board rejected on Wednesday former President Moshe Katsav’s bid for early release. Katsav’s lawyer Zion Amir said that the president intends to appeal the parole board’s decision.
Israeli Rapist Ex-president Asks Parole Board For Early Release
Former President Moshe Katsav appeared at a parole board hearing on Sunday, seeking a reduction of one-third of his prison term.
Israeli Attorney General Recuses Himself From Rapist Ex-president’s Early Release Request
Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit announced on Thursday evening that he will not be involved in the formulation of the state’s position regarding the possible parole of former president Moshe Katsav, who is serving a seven year sentence for rape, because of a prior acquaintance with him.
President Rivlin Denies Favoring Moshe Katsav Pardon
President Reuven Rivlin’s spokeswoman issued a statement of clarification on Sunday after reports over the weekend that he and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked favor pardoning or commuting the sentence of former president Moshe Katsav, who has served almost five years of a seven-year sentence for rape and other sexual offenses.
Former President Moshe Katsav offers To Mentor Ehud Olmert As Prisoner
Former president Moshe Katsav told confidants he spoke with on Monday that he wants to mentor former prime minister Ehud Olmert while they are both at Ma’asiyahu Prison in Ramle, Channel 2 reported.
Convicted Former President Allowed Passover Break From Prison
Former president Moshe Katsav will be released from prison for a Passover holiday break of 72 hours.