Former President Moshe Katzav spent some 30 minutes in his car before entering the Jerusalem Magistrates Court to renege on his plea bargain agreement Tuesday.
Katzav decided to plead innocent to charges of rape rather than admit guilt to sexual misconduct, saying he would rather "fight for the truth."
The former president added that he was "aware of the implications" of his actions. The State Prosector's Office said a decision would be made within the next few days as to whether to file an indictment.