Israeli President may face second rape charge

Israeli President Moshe Katsav has been notified that a draft indictment being prepared by Attorney General Meni Mazuz may include a second rape charge, the Israeli Justice Ministry said.

The same woman who initially accused Katsav of rape brought new allegations against him, the ministry said in a release. Mr Katsav underwent more than two hours of police questioning at his Jerusalem residence last week in connection with the new charges.