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Rivlin: No pardon for jailed ‘celebrity’ rabbi

3 August 2016, 4:54 pm
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President Reuven Rivlin rules out a pardon for Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, who is currently serving a year-long prison sentence for attempted bribery and obstruction of justice.

Rivlin made the decision in accordance with recommendations from the Justice Ministry, Channel 2 says.

The rabbi enjoys an international following among celebrities and business leaders as well as high-powered contacts in the Israeli government.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto is seen entering Nitzan prison on February 16, 2016, at the start of a one-year prison term. (Flash90)
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto is seen entering Nitzan prison on February 16, 2016, at the start of a one-year prison term. (Flash90)

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