Israel's State Attorney Officially Recommends That Sharon Be Indicted for Taking Bribes
03-28-2004 11:04 AM
By RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI, Associated Press Writer
JERUSALEM -- Israel's state attorney formally recommended Sunday that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon be indicted for bribe-taking, an official close to the investigation said. The state attorney does not have the last say on the matter; the final decision is up to the attorney general who is expected to rule within a month.
However, Sunday's reported recommendation would carry considerable weight and was seen as a major step toward a possible resignation by Sharon.
The Justice Ministry confirmed that State Attorney Edna Arbel made a recommendation in the Sharon case Sunday, but would not say what it was.
An official close to Sharon said Arbel's position in favor of an indictment was known for some time, and that her decision did not come as a surprise.
http://sandiego.cox.net/cci/portal/_pagr/127/_pa.127/669?view=article&id=D81JFF580Also just heard on MSNBC that Sharon is being asked to resign.
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