Despite public outcry and the parole board decision denying parole to former President Moshe Katsav, another parole board will hear his request for early release.

Katsav has already service two-thirds of his seven-year sentence after being convicted of attacking women. The norm in the prison system is that a prisoner who has exhibited good behavior is released after completing two-thirds of a sentence. However, the parole board denied Katsav’s plea for early release. One of the factors complicating the case is early release includes a prisoner expressing remorse for his actions. However, in this case, the former president continues to maintain his innocence, hence no admission of guilt and no remorse.

The Lod District Court has instructed an Israel Prison Authority parole board to hear Mr. Katsav’s request for early release despite the previous denial.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)