ISRAEL
Jerusalem Post
By YONAH JEREMY BOB
06/23/2013 10:17
Metzger, under house arrest for suspicions of bribery, money laundering, says he is stepping away from role as judge at Rabbinical High Court, but maintains innocence; Justice Minister Livni: It is the right thing to do.
Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger on Sunday voluntarily suspended himself from a number of major duties, including participating on the Rabbinical High Court, the Chief Rabbinical Council and the Appointments Committee for Rabbinical Judges.
Metzger’s lawyers announced the self-initiated suspensions in a letter to Justice Minister Tzipi Livni.
Metzger’s announcement also indicated that he continues to maintain his innocence regarding recent allegations regarding money-laundering, bribery and fraud, but that until the investigation is concluded, suspending himself from some of his duties was the right thing to do for the State.
As matters currently stand, Metzger is already under house arrest and prohibited from going to his office or interacting with his aids pending completion of the police investigation into the allegations against him.
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