The Other Rape Case
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Ouch: Israeli president tries to claim immunity against rape charges.
Israeli President Moshe Katsav, facing charges of rape and abuse of power, asked parliament Wednesday to temporarily remove him from office in an effort to blunt growing calls for his resignation.Katsav has been under intense pressure to quit since Attorney-General Meni Mazuz notified him Tuesday that he planned to indict him on a rash of charges after a monthslong investigation into allegations by four women who worked for him.
The president, who has not commented publicly on the impending charges, stopped short of resigning, which would deprive him of the immunity he enjoys while in office.
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Today is a sad day for Israel. Whether or not Katsav did wrong, he must resign and apologise for the disgrace he has bought to the office of the Presidency.