Moshe Katsav
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Katsav’s attorneys: Petitions against plea bargain unfounded
‘Such plea bargains are an integral part of Israel’s judicial system,’ former president’s attorneys tell High Court
The petitions against the plea bargain signed between the State Prosecutor’s Office and Moshe Katsav are baseless, the former president’s attorneys said Monday in their response to the High Court of Justice.
According to the plea bargain, Katsav will be indicted for sexual misconduct but will not be sent to prison.
“Such plea bargains are an integral part of Israel’s judicial system,” the attorneys said in their response. “The deals reflect relative and pragmatic justice and are based on the parties’ perception regarding the chances for conviction or acquittal.
“The media is trying to hurt his honor and human identity, as if he was a villain,” the defense attorneys said.
“The Attorney General (Menachem Mazuz) has determined that there is insufficient evidence to indict Katsav on the serious charges.”
Earlier Monday, the court granted the State Prosecutor's Office motion for a 48 hour continuance, so that it may rebut the petitions.
