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Israeli President Moshe Katsav, facing charges of rape and abuse of power, asked parliament Wednesda

(24 Jan 2007) HEADLINE: Israel's president faces rape charges --------------------------------------- CAPTION: Israeli President Moshe Katsav, facing charges of rape and abuse of power, asked parliament Wednesday to temporarily remove him from office in an effort to blunt growing calls for his resignation. (Jan. 24) ---------------------------------------- [Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:vo of katsav from Tuesday] Israel's president is now asking lawmakers to temporarily remove him from office as he faces rape and abuse of power charges. Moshe Katsav (moh-SHEH' kaht-SAHV' ) was told of the impending charges Tuesday and just 24 hours later he requested a leave of absence that could last up to three months. [Notes:shot of his residence] He is accused of abusing his power for sex as well as harassment, obstructing justice and illegally distributing gifts while president and Cabinet minister. [Notes:newspaper headlines] The charges have set off a fire storm of criticism. MOS "He shouldn't wait until the government will send him away, he is a shame for the country." SOT Moshe Negbi, Israeli journalist and analyst on judicial affairs: "I personally think that it would be advisable for the President to step down immediately, and if he does not do it, the Knesset has the moral, if not the legal, the moral obligation to impeach him. [Notes:shot of the knesset] During the investigation Katsav insisted he is innocent of any wrongdoing, however he hasn't spoken publicly since the charges were disclosed. His term is set to expire this summer and lawmakers are urging him to step down so as not to further tarnish the office. [Notes:lawmakers] Meanwhile, dozens of lawmakers have already started the impeachment process. They say they will push the procedures through if Katsav refuses to step down. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...