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10 Facts About Omri Sharon

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Omri Sharon is a former Israeli politician, son of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

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Omri Sharon served as a member of Knesset between 2003 and 2006.

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In 2006, Omri Sharon became involved in a scandal relating to fundraising for his father's 1999 Likud leadership campaign.

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Omri Sharon had parliamentary immunity at the time, but indicated willingness to stand trial.

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Omri Sharon resigned from the Knesset on January 3,2006, and his resignation became effective on January 5.

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On March 30,2006, Omri Sharon appealed to the Tel Aviv District Court.

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Omri Sharon argued that he had already been punished by resigning from the Knesset.

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8.

Omri Sharon cited his mother's death as reason for greater leniency and expressed regret for his actions.

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Omri Sharon reported to Maasiyahu Prison to begin serving his sentence in 2008.

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Omri Sharon was paroled after serving five months and remained subject to parole restrictions for the remaining two months.