BBC NEWS | Middle East | Police back Katsav rape charges

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Police back Katsav rape charges: "Israeli police believe there is enough evidence to charge President Moshe Katsav with rape and wire-tapping, a statement has said.

The recommendation came at a meeting between Attorney General Menachem Mazuz and police who have been investigating claims against Mr Katsav for weeks.

Mr Mazuz will have the final say on whether Mr Katsav should face charges.

Mr Katsav denies claims that he forced two female employees to have sex with him, and all other allegations.

He has said he is the victim of a 'public lynching without trial or investigation'.

The police statement said: 'There is sufficient evidence indicating that in several cases... the president carried out acts of rape, forced sexual acts, sexual acts without consent and sexual harassment.'

'There is sufficient evidence indicating violation of the law banning wire-tapping by the president,' it added." Read complete post here.