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Israeli PM’s Son Sentenced On Corruption Charges

HeadlineFeb 15, 2006

In Israel, the son of ailing Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has been sentenced to nine months in prison on corruption charges stemming from the financing of his father’s leadership campaign. A judge said he may delay Omri Sharon’s jail term to give him more time to be with his father. Ariel Sharon remains hospitalized after suffering a massive stroke last month.

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