Rabbi Metzger Released from House Arrest

(Tuesday, December 10th, 2013)
metzgerThe 15-day house arrest against former Chief Rabbi Yonah Yechiel Metzger has ended and the police 443 Yahav investigations unit is not seeking another extension.
Rabbi Metzger was arrested and then released to house arrest. He stands accused of violating the trust of his senior civil service position, tax evasion, money laundering and related white collar crimes.
Police signal that while they are not seeking to extend the house arrest, the case against Rabbi Metzger is moving ahead.