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(29,876 posts) Thu Dec 13, 2012, 02:41 PM Dec 2012

Israel's Lieberman Says Does Not Have To Resign After Indictment

JERUSALEM | Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:29pm EST
Dec 13 (Reuters) - Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Thursday he did not have to resign after being charged with fraud and breach of trust, but added he would further study the indictment against him.

"I do not have to resign," Lieberman said in a speech a few hours after the Justice Ministry announced its decision not to pursue more serious corruption charges. "A final decision will be made after consultation with my lawyers and in the consideration of not hurting the voting public."

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/13/israel-lieberman-decision-idUSL5E8NDEBT20121213