The Independent emphasizes its commitment to delivering quality journalism without paywalls, focusing on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and political developments. A recent case highlights the conviction of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, sentenced to nine years for embezzlement involving significant state funds. This ruling adds to his existing sentence for power abuse, raising concerns over the political motivations behind his legal challenges. The outlet's broader aim is to ensure that journalism remains accessible to all, supported by readers who value unbiased reporting.
A court in Georgia on Wednesday convicted imprisoned former president Mikheil Saakashvili on embezzlement charges and handed him another prison term of nine years.
In the new case against Saakashvili, Georgia's prosecutors accused him of embezzling and spending 9 million Georgian lari (roughly $3.2 million) worth of state funds.
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