Ex Israeli president sentenced to 7 years

Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav, centre, arrives at a court in Tel Aviv.

Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav, centre, arrives at a court in Tel Aviv.

Published Mar 22, 2011

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Tel Aviv, Israel - An Israeli court sentenced former Israeli President Moshe Katsav to seven years in prison on Tuesday for rape and other sexual offences.

In December, Katsav was convicted of raping a former employee and sexually harassing two other women who used to work for him.

Katsav maintains he is innocent. - Sapa-AP

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