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    Georgia Court Extends Ex-President Saakashvili’s Jail Term to Nine Years

    Abisoye AdeyigaBy 01 Min Read
    Georgia ex-president Saakashvili (News Central TV)
    Georgia court extends ex-president Saakashvili's jail term to nine years. Credit: Panorama.am

    On Wednesday, a Georgia court sentenced Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president and pro-Western reformer, to nine years in prison for misusing public funds.

    This sentence is three years longer than the one he is currently serving.

    Georgia ex-president Saakashvili (News Central TV)
    Georgia court extends ex-president Saakashvili’s jail term to nine years. Credit: VOA

    Speaking to AFP, Saakashvili’s attorney, Dito Sadzaglishvili, described the charges as “fabricated” and said the Tbilisi city court “sentenced Saakashvili to nine years in prison” in a case involving the misappropriation of nine million lari (roughly $3.2 million) in public funds.

    Details shortly.

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    Abisoye Adedoyin Adeyiga holds a PhD in Languages and Media Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and a Master’s in Education (English Language) from the University of Abuja, Nigeria. Passionate about the transformative power of new media, she is also trained in digital marketing and investigative journalism by BBC Media Action and Daily Trust. Abisoye enjoys reading, travelling, and engaging in meaningful conversations.

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