Haifa judge quits suddenly amid accusations of plagiarism during university studies

Judge Shimon Sher denies connection between resignation from Haifa Magistrate's Court and university proceedings against him.

By Revital Hovel | 16:34 31.10.12 |

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A Haifa Magistrate's Court judge has retired amid allegations that he copied an academic paper when he was a student at the University of Haifa law faculty starting in 2009.

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Haifa judge quits suddenly amid accusations of plagiarism during university studies

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