Former Israeli president jailed for 7 years for rape

FORMER Israeli president Moshe Katsav has been sentenced to seven years behind bars after being convicted on two counts of rape and other offences in a scandal that has rocked Israel.

The judges also handed him a two-year suspended sentence and ordered him to pay compensation of €20,000 to the main victim, known only as “Aleph”, and €5,000 to a second victim.

“This is a victory for lies,” the 65-year-old shouted as the sentence was read out by presiding Judge George Kara, with his legal team vowing to appeal.