Former Georgian President Saakashvili sentenced to 9 years in prison
Former President Mihail Saakaşvili Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Corruption
In a shocking turn of events, former President Mihail Saakaşvili of Georgia has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for corruption. The court judge, Badri Koçamazaşvili, delivered the verdict, stating that Saakaşvili had embezzled the state’s budget funds. This marks the second prison sentence for Saakaşvili, who was previously sentenced to 6 years in 2021 for abuse of authority in a murder case.
It was revealed during the trial that Saakaşvili had also fined former President of the Georgian State Security Special Service, Teimuraz Janaşia, for the same case. The court made it clear that Saakaşvili’s actions during his presidency were unacceptable and deserving of severe punishment.
According to the court’s decision, Saakaşvili will have to serve an additional 5.5 years in prison, starting from October 1, 2021. This means that the former president will remain behind bars for a total of 14.5 years. The verdict has shocked many in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and has raised questions about the level of corruption within the country’s government.
Saakaşvili’s supporters have expressed outrage over the decision, claiming that he is being unfairly targeted for his political beliefs. However, the court has made it clear that no one is above the law, regardless of their position or status. It remains to be seen what impact this verdict will have on Georgia’s political landscape in the coming years.
