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Saakashvili Sentenced to Nine More Years in Prison

3/13/2025

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Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili faces a staggering nine more years behind bars after being convicted of embezzling 9 million lari ($3.3 million) on March 12, 2023. With his existing six-year sentence for abuse of power, he won't be free until 2030. Saakashvili insists the charges are driven by political motives, reflecting the deepening unrest in Georgia.

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Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili faces a staggering nine more years behind bars after being convicted of embezzling 9 million lari ($3.3 million) on March 12, 2023. With his existing six-year sentence for abuse of power, he won't be free until 2030. Saakashvili insists the charges are driven by political motives, reflecting the deepening unrest in Georgia.