The hearing of the former Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili case on its merits begins today, and Garibashvili will be present at the session, - Soso Baratashvili, the former Prime Minister’s lawyer, told InterpressNews.
During today’s court session, which will take place at the Tbilisi City Court at 16:00, the parties will deliver their opening statements.
For reference, the Prosecutor's Office charged Irakli Gharibashvili under Article 338, Part 2, Subparagraphs "a" and "c," and Part 3, Subparagraph "e" of the Criminal Code of Georgia. These provisions pertain to the acceptance of a bribe—in an especially large amount and committed as part of a group—by an individual holding a state-political position; the offense carries a penalty of 11 to 15 years of imprisonment.
Irakli Gharibashvili has been convicted of the legalization of illicit income in an especially large amount. Under a plea agreement, he was sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of 1 million GEL.
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