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Last update - 20:56 08/04/2008 Anaylsis: All outcomes possible in Katsav sex crimes case By Ze'ev Segal, Haarez Correspondent Tags: sex crimes, Katsav, Mazuz  The decision to abandon the plea bargain deal in the sex crimes case against former president Moshe Katsav throws open the doors on all possible legal outcomes. Attorney General Menachem Mazuz and his staff will now have to reexamine the accumulated body of evidence in its entirety and decide whether they have a sufficient legal basis for filing an indictment. The prosecution is obligated to indict if there is a reasonable chance of conviction. Advertisement Following an indictment, Katsav and his attorneys would be granted access to the details of the investigation against the ex-president. It is likely that there will be a fierce battle over the extent of the investigation material that is handed over to the defense team, and that the debate will predominantly focus on different stances over the accumulated evidence. It is probable that the State Prosecution will claim that the investigation data is internal material and, as such, cannot be submitted to the defense. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Falk's folly Israel will refuse entry to the UN's Richard Falk for equating Israel to Nazi Germany. Peace when? After 30 years, the public has adopted Peace Now's views, but peace is still elusive.   1.   He has nothing to lose 22:10  |  Jak Black 08/04/08   2.   As usual, those deciding for us, were wrong 22:56  |  Ronaldo 08/04/08   3.   The case will go up in smoke 05:36  |  MARK KLEIN, M.D. 09/04/08

Today Online Bradley Burston: I want the Palestinians to win Responses: 215 Evangelist to Yoffie: 'I'm not trying to undermine peace' Responses: 145 Moshe Arens: Making Palestine Judenrein Responses: 149 Vice PM: Ofra settlement homes built on private Palestinian land Responses: 121 Barghouti peace overture to be read at Peace Now rally Responses: 116 Rosner's Domain Guest: "Enough with occupation guilt; Gaza isn't Auschwitz" Shut Up, I'm Talking! a dialogue Pastor Hagee vs. rabbi Yoffie, round two Poll: Yoffie or Hagee - you can vote! Rice for Vice? (WTR) More Headlines 03:28 Prosecution: Katsav may be charged with rape 04:52 Protesters jeer Katsav, cheer the chance to take him to court 04:28 U.S. wants to hold summit at Sharm during Bush visit 02:25 IDF home front chief: Israelis ready to meet any threats 02:23 IDF begins clearing out West Bank settlements' armories 01:48 Israel to deny UN official entry for comparing Israel to Nazis 05:39 Safran Foer, Krauss among big names to attend J'lem writers festival 20:56 Anaylsis: All outcomes possible in Katsav sex crimes case 04:58 80-year-old Smadar Cinema projects special image of Jerusalem 21:14 Peace Now: Our views are now mainstream but peace still elusive Previous Editions Select Day 08 apr 07 apr 06 apr 04 apr 03 apr 02 apr 01 apr 31 mar 30 mar 28 mar 27 mar 26 mar

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