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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Katsav ‘optimistic’ at prospect of early release
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleDisgraced former president Moshe Katsav is telling his inner circle that he is “optimistic” he will be granted parole tomorrow.
Katsav, who is four and a half years into a seven-year sentence for rape and other offenses, is seeking to have his term cut by one third, which would mean his release. The decision is expected tomorrow at 1 p.m.
If he is released, the former president will be subject to strict parole conditions, Channel 2 says. He will not be able to work or give interviews to the media, and will have to report regularly to the authorities.
According to Channel 2, the state prosecutor will appeal if Katsav is granted parole.
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