Saakashvili Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison in Georgia
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March 12, 2025 12:42
georgia - Former President Saakashvili sentenced to 9 years in embezzlement case in Georgia. Supporters protest court's decision.
Former President Saakashvili Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
In a corruption case, ex-President Saakashvili is sentenced to 9 years for embezzling millions from the state budget.
Courtroom Chaos:
- Supporters accuse the judge of being a government 'puppet'.
- Saakashvili denies charges, labeling the verdict as 'political persecution'.
Additional Legal Issues:
Saakashvili faces two more ongoing cases related to illegal entry and disrupting a protest in 2007.