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Justice Minister says sexist remarks don’t disqualify prosecutor pick
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJustice Minister Avi Nissenkorn has told State Prosecutor pick Amit Aisman that his sexually explicit comments toward female subordinates made in the past were unacceptable, but they do not disqualify him from the senior role, according to a statement carried in Hebrew-language media.
Aisman expresses “deep regret” and promises to work on maintaining “respectable dialogue,” according to the statement.
Aisman, picked for the post on Monday, has come under fire from women’s rights advocates over the comments.
The Israel Women’s Network called the selection “improper” on Monday.
Aisman must still be confirmed by the government.
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