i24 News – Former Israeli lawmaker Yaakov Litzman of United Torah Judaism party was convicted today for breach of public trust.
Litzman was given a suspended sentence of eight months and was forced to pay a fine of roughly $900. This is after he admitted to breach of trust in a case earlier in the year as part of a plea agreement, avoiding a charge of obstruction of justice and moral turpitude.
As part of the agreement, Litzman – formerly Israel’s health minister – resigned from the Knesset. Upon leaving the court, Litzman reportedly stated that he has no intention of returning to the Knesset.
{Matzav.com Israel}
