IsraelNationalNews.com The Knesset House Committee voted to remove MK Avigdor Lieberman\'s parliamentary immunity today, rendering him vulnerable to charges of allegedly attacking and threatening a minor. Lieberman, head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, supported the vote. Attorney-General Elyakim Rubenstein wrote the draft indictment, which alleges that on December 17, 1999, Lieberman attacked several children, aged 12-13, whom he suspected had beaten his son. Lieberman has denied these charges, stating that he intends to prove his innocence in court. Rubenstein that the indictment does not disqualify Lieberman from serving as a minister in the new government; Lieberman is slated to be Minister of National Infrastructures.
In a related item, Rubenstein rescinded his indictment of former Justice Minister Tzachi HaNegbi (Likud) today. HaNegbi was suspected of wrongdoing in connection with the Bon Voyage association he headed. The Attorney-General stated today that although there is room for suspicion of wrongdoing, he doesn\'t think that criminal activity can be proven in court. The decision complicates Ariel Sharon\'s life even further, as HaNegbi is now eligible for one of the few remaining ministerial posts to be distributed to the Likud.
In a related item, Rubenstein rescinded his indictment of former Justice Minister Tzachi HaNegbi (Likud) today. HaNegbi was suspected of wrongdoing in connection with the Bon Voyage association he headed. The Attorney-General stated today that although there is room for suspicion of wrongdoing, he doesn\'t think that criminal activity can be proven in court. The decision complicates Ariel Sharon\'s life even further, as HaNegbi is now eligible for one of the few remaining ministerial posts to be distributed to the Likud.