[Washington Post] Scott Wilson - Israeli President Moshe Katsav requested Wednesday that he be suspended from official duties. Attorney General Menachem Mazuz announced Tuesday that there is sufficient evidence to charge Katsav with rape, sexual assault, obstruction of justice, and abuse of power. Katsav, whose seven-year term expires in July, has denied the allegations. The presidency holds little political power in Israel.
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