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March 22, 2011

Former Israeli President to Serve Seven Years Following Rape Conviction 
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An Israeli court has sentenced former Israeli President Moshe Katsav to
seven years in prison for multiple charges of rape and sexual
harassment. Katsav becomes the highest-ranking Israeli official ever
sent to jail.



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