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Francois Abutbul. Last update - 22:05 01/04/2008 Reputed crime family member denies 2004 teen murder By Haaretz Service Tags: Francois Abutbul, Israel  Reputed crime family member Francois Abutbul on Tuesday gave his first testimony in the case of the 2004 murder of 18-year-old Ra'anan Levi, and vehemently denied the charges against him. Francois Abutbul and his cousin Avi had been found guilty of stabbing Levi to death outside a Shefayim nightclub, after dragging him with their jeep for several meters. During his testimony, Abutbul addressed the victim's family and said "I did not stab Ra'anan. Get it into your heads, it wasn't me." Advertisement "Even before the investigation began, they already determined I was the murderer," he said. Related articles: Two members of reputed crime family charged with 2004 murder Would-be hitmen jailed over botched Abutbul assassination attempt Bookmark to del.icio.us   WHO knows? The WHO says Israel lets Gazans die in 'avoidable tragedies'. Friendly faces Google, Facebook and Yahoo heads will attend a J'lem technology summit.   1.   It`s quite here huh? 01:57  |  Northern 02/04/08

Today Online Hamas TV puppet 'kills' Bush as revenge for U.S., Israeli actions Responses: 299 Editorial: Israel's settlement policy is one of deception Responses: 140 WHO: Israel turning away sick Gazans, who die in 'avoidable tragedies' Responses: 102 Barak: Gaza crossings may open if rocket attacks, smuggling stop Responses: 81 'If rabbis won't marry interfaith couples, they should send them to someone who will' Responses: 29 Rosner's Domain Clinton and Obama voters support Israel in similar numbers Guest: Rabbis who don't officiate intermarriage should refer to rabbis who do Poll: What percentage of Jews will vote McCain? 38% for pressuring Palestinians, 25% for pressuring Israel (WTR) More Headlines 00:30 Hezbollah: Saudi Arabia is siding with gov't in Lebanon power struggle 23:57 MKs okay law to protect the shores of Lake Kinneret 22:28 WHO: Israel turning away sick Gazans, who die in 'avoidable tragedies' 21:50 Barak: Gaza crossings may open if rocket attacks, smuggling stop 23:24 Israeli broadcaster and actress Shosh Atari dies aged 58 19:47 Falafel oil provides power for T.A. 'Earth Hour' concert 21:58 Facebook, Google founders to attend Jerusalem conference in May 01:06 Seattle prosecutor: Much of Jewish center shooter's statement inadmissible 20:49 Fischer: Israel's growth to slow in 2008 due to global slump 22:36 National Insurance Institute rejects plan to take over school fee payments 16:55 Two civilians lightly hurt in mortar attack on Negev kibbutz 20:59 Benizri: I've been persecuted for 8 years for no fault of my own 22:05 Reputed crime family member denies 2004 teen murder Previous Editions Select Day 01 apr 31 mar 30 mar 28 mar 27 mar 26 mar 25 mar 24 mar 23 mar 21 mar 20 mar 19 mar

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