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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