Former President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia was handed a 12½-year prison sentence on Monday, with an additional four years and six months added for illegal border crossing, which he denounced as politically motivated. Saakashvili, known for his anti-corruption reforms, was ousted by the Georgian Dream party in 2012, accused of steering the country back towards Russia’s influence. Despite ongoing health concerns and being labeled a political prisoner by his lawyer, Saakashvili remains determined to fight for his innocence and continue his opposition efforts in Georgia.
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University of Auckland ordered to pay scientist Siouxsie Wiles $205,000 in court costs
High-profile scientist Siouxsie Wiles incurred over $350,000 in legal bills due to an employment dispute with the University of Auckland, which has been ordered by the Employment Court to pay $205,000 of that amount. The court ruled that while the university did not breach Wiles' academic freedom, it did violate her employment agreement concerning the threats and harassment she faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially, Wiles sought a contribution of $175,000 from the university for...
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