Fmr. Israeli Justice Minister Convicted For Sexual Misconduct With Female Soldier
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Haim Ramon,
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Moshe Katsav,
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Tzipi Livni,
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An Israeli court convicted former Justice Minister Haim Ramon on Wednesday of forcibly kissing a young female soldier, a stunning censure of a top official that could reshape the Israeli Cabinet. Ramon, who faces up to three years in prison, joined a growing list of politicians who have fallen from grace -- including Israel's president, who is facing rape charges.
The 56-year-old Ramon was charged with sexual misconduct after kissing the 21-year-old woman at a party at the Defense Ministry on the first day of Israel's war with Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon last summer. Ramon, who is divorced, said the woman, who cannot be identified under Israeli law, had flirted with him and the kiss was consensual.
Associated Press | ARON HELLER | January 31, 2007 03:15 PM