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Ashkelon Mayor Roni Mahatzri. (Limor Edri) Last update - 21:51 20/05/2008 Ashkelon Mayor Roni Mahatzri investigated for sexual assault By Jonathan Lis, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: sexual harassment  The National Fraud Investigative Unit interrogated Ashkelon Mayor Roni Mahatzri for seven hours on Tuesday on suspicion of sexual assault and sexual harassment. The questioning comes after an Ashkelon woman came forward in February to complain that Mahatzri had attacked her several times during the last few years. The woman gave an interview to Yedioth Ahronot, which also published photographs taken with a hidden camera. They reportedly show Mahatzri offering the woman a job while simultaneously hugging her, touching her behind and seating her on his lap. Advertisement The complainant claimed in the interview that Mahatzri sexually assaulted her over the course of one year and that on one occasion he pulled her to him while his underwear was off. A polygraph test showed the woman to be telling the truth. Police said that the fraud unit handled the investigation because it had questioned the Ashkelon mayor in the past. In a response to prior accusations, Mahatzri issued a statement saying that the the attacks against him are politically motivated and collected to upcoming elections. Mahatzri added that he is "relying on and certain that the police will bring the truth to light." Related articles: Sexual harassment complaints filed in 80% of orgs. Katsav's accuser requests face-to-face meet with ex-President The law unto Katsav Bookmark to del.icio.us   Fear of extinction The state of over 20 species of birds in Israel has worsened considerably. Taking advantage Jerusalem police probe possible gang rape of disabled woman.   1.   He doesn`t look very israeli. Is the sun tan so strong in Ashkelo 21:07  |  Aounist 20/05/08   2.   Hey! 21:24  |  hollingsworth 20/05/08   3.   Aounist, very stupid comment 21:59  |  Dror 20/05/08   4.   Oy..... 22:05  |  Clickfool 20/05/08   5.   Aounist - ever heard of 860,000 Jews expelled from Arab countries 22:20  |  Walem Wassad 20/05/08   6.   If true, out with more of our "illustrious leadership" such as 22:43  |  bat yam 20/05/08   7.   To #2 Walem: We`re ready to swap israeli arabs vs pal refugees 23:20  |  Aounist 20/05/08   8.   To #2 Dror: Your statistics are very stupid. Take off the sun gla 23:57  |  Aounist 20/05/08   9.   the list keeps growing... 00:12  |  KA 21/05/08   10.   Aounist-would you live in the 3rd world.. given the choice? 00:14  |  Walem Wassad 21/05/08   11.   still innocent until proven guilty and yes.... 00:21  |  ashkelon 21/05/08   12.   How about locking up the whole country 01:14  |  Ben Mendel 21/05/08   13.   Where did the values disappear to 01:19  |  pri o. rities 21/05/08   14.   They have tanning salons in Ashkelon too 02:29  |  hollingsworth 21/05/08   15.   To #10 Walem:Jews kicked the pals before the arabs kicked the jew 04:02  |  Aounist 21/05/08   16.   Hey Aounist, sorry to break your stereotyping 04:44  |  gil62 21/05/08   17.   Te Honest Politician 05:44  |  Mark Lincoln 21/05/08

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