Moshe Katsav
‘Unsilenced’, sheds light on dark chapter of Israel’s presidential history
Six-episode series starring ‘Fauda’ star Yaacov Zada Daniel and based on real events surrounding Moshe Katzav’s downfall now streaming on IZZY for English-speaking audiences.
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Katsav decides to appeal court's rejection of commuted sentence term
Katsav had asked to be released early after having served approximately two-thirds of a seven-year sentence for rape.
Former president Moshe Katsav decides not to appeal parole commission decision
The parole commission turned down the former president's bid for early release.
Grapevine: Polishing up the presidents
Although Katsav has appealed to President Reuven Rivlin to have his sentence commuted, and has no idea of what the outcome will be, he can rest assured that his bust was gleaming.
Rivlin will consider Katsav’s request ‘same way he considers all appeals’
Those in favor of clemency say that Katsav is a broken man whose image has been indelibly tainted.
Ex-president Katsav, in jail for rape, asks Rivlin for pardon
By law, the president is empowered to grant pardons to convicted felons sent to prison.
Katsav's pardon
In Katsav’s case, the former president seems to be not at all cognizant of the damage he caused to his victims. Indeed, he sees himself as the victim.
Rivlin demurs again on rumors of imminent pardon for Katsav
A statement issued from the President’s Office indicated that no formal request has yet been received.
Rivlin: Any new pardon request for jailed former president Katsav will be reviewed
Rivlin's issues statement after reports emerge that Katsav would again seek clemency in light of claims of his declining mental health.
April 7: Hebron shooter
When will The Jerusalem Post stop giving succor and ammunition to our enemies?
Female MKs praise decision to keep Katsav in prison
Katsav is in prison for rape and other sex-related offenses and is serving a seven-year sentence following his conviction in December 2010.
