"Katsav's accusers say he repeatedly fondled them, kissed them, exposed himself and in two cases raped them while he was president, and earlier as tourism minister.

"Israel's presidency is a largely ceremonial position, but the allegations shocked the country by portraying the man trusted as Israel's moral compass as a predatory boss who forced himself on female employees.

"Katsav stood down after the charges emerged in July 2006, but refused to resign until the plea bargain forced him to do so.

...Guardian
February 26 2008

Just a run of the mill extremist?