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Last update - 06:04 08/07/2008 AG: Curtail Metzger's term as religious judge By Tomer Zarchin, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Menachem Mazuz, Yona Metzger Attorney General Menachem Mazuz informed the High Court of Justice Monday that he thinks that Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger should step down from his post as a religious judge on the Supreme Rabbinic Court. Advertisement Nevertheless, Mazuz noted that the Knesset granted only the rabbinical judicial appointments committee the authority to dismiss religious court judges. Mazuz presented his opinion in response to a High Court petition submitted by the Ometz anti-corruption organization against the decision in February not to remove Metzger from his post, after he allegedly accepted perks. The police investigation against Metzger was opened in December 2004 after a television expose revealed that the rabbi and his family had stayed at a hotel for free. In April 2006, Mazuz decided to close the case for lack of evidence. At the same time he called on Metzger to accept responsibility and draw conclusions. In February this year, the committee that appoints religious court judges decided not to force Metzger out. After the February meeting, Justice Minister Daniel Friedmann announced that in certain matters Metzger had acted inappropriately, but said the committee had not received sufficient evidence to impeach him. However, Mazuz told the court Monday that in light of the nature and importance of religious court judges, and the behavioral norms expected, there were a number of serious questions about Metzger's suitability to serve as chief rabbi and judge. Metzger's media advisor responded that Mazuz had no authority to interfere in the committee's decision. Related articles: Haredi sect brands Chief Rabbi Metzger 'Zionist stooge,' wicked Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi to retain position despite AG opposition Bookmark to del.icio.us   Prisoner exchange Israel signs swap deal, begins exhuming bodies of Hezbollah guerillas. Provocative questions Gaydamak tells TAU student to 'shut up and go to hell' over Angola question.   1.   there are greater doubts about Mazuz 08:46  |  A thinking Jew 08/07/08   2.   The AG does not have the right to be a dictator 09:53  |  Binyamin Dissen 08/07/08   3.   Fire mazuz first. 12:53  |  Enough lies 08/07/08

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