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Parole board to review former president's request for early release

Katsav is serving a seven year sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual harassment in 2010.

Former president of Israel Moshe Katsav

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Moshe Katsav on hidden camera: For ten years the world has been out to vilify me

On a hidden camera former President Moshe Katsav bashed the court system and claimed that the world was out to vilify him.

Former president of Israel Moshe Katsav

Katsav crony denies asking Rivlin for pardon

The report quoted Katsav attorney David Mena confirming that Appel had asked Rivlin to pardon the former president.

Former president of Israel Moshe Katsav

Katsav accuser relieved ex-president to stay in prison

Witness Odelia Karmon said the decision made her rest easier, and called it “principled, correct, and courageous in light of political pressure to set Katsav free.

Former Israeli president Moshe Katsav walks towards the entrance to Maasiyahu prison in Ramle, near Tel Aviv, December 7, 2011

Former president Katsav to remain in prison for rape, parole board rules

Parole board rejects appeal for early release for Katsav, who has so far served five years in prison.

Former president of Israel Moshe Katsav

Katsav agrees to rehab, but expresses no regret

Parole board reexamines request for early release by ex-president jailed almost five years ago for rape.

Former president of Israel Moshe Katsav

Jerusalem Post Editorial: Admit and apologize

Katsav had appealed the rejection of his early release, this time expressing a desire to undergo rehabilitation.

Former president of Israel Moshe Katsav

Katsav’s victim, rape group express disbelief at recommendation for early release

Katsav has served five years of his seven year term for rape and other sex-related offense following his conviction in December 2010.

Former Israeli president Moshe Katsav walks towards the entrance to Maasiyahu prison in Ramle, near Tel Aviv, December 7, 2011

Panel to recommend parole board grant Katsav early release

In the event that the committee is changing its basic position on when expressing regret is necessary, The Jerusalem Post has learned that the Justice Ministry is likely to seek clarifications.

Former president of Israel Moshe Katsav