French authorities discuss ex-Defence Minister’s extradition
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Georgia’s ex-Defence Minister is set to appear in a French court of law today, where authorities will discuss his extradition.
Former Minister Davit Kezerashvili was arrested in France in October last year at the request of Georgian authorities.
Kezerashvili’s lawyer did not believe a decision would be made today.
"I think a decision will not be made during the trial today because the case is not at this stage yet. However, this is my opinion but anything can happen,” attorney Shota Mindeli said.
He said local advocates had defended Kezerashvili’s interests in the French court.
Meanwhile, Kezerashvili is wanted in Georgia on multiple criminal charges including corruption. He is accused of bribe-taking, violations of Georgias rules for transportation of especially large amount of movable items, and illegal money laundering committed by a group that was accompanied by acquiring a large amount of income. David Kezerashvili also faces charges of alienating TV Imedi in 2008.
He has also been accused of protecting a scheme that illegally smuggled alcohol.
A document prepared by international audit company Deloitte Limited, revealed the income and the extent of ex Minister of Defense David Kezerashvili’s business with the turnover more than 795 million USD in 2012.
A secret letter to French authorities, written by the former ruling party asking for the release of Georgia’s ex-Defence Minister, has been exposed.
A top secret document about Georgian television company Media Holding Imedi has been revealed at 11 am by the Ministry of Justice.
"The previous government has terrorized and blackmailed Patarkatsishvili’s family and has charged Badri Patarkatsishvili with absurd allegations,” Georgian Minister of Jutsice said.
Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili urges the French courts to recognize the case against ex-Defence Minister Davit Kezerashvili as politically motivated.
Georgia’s ex-Defence Minister David Kezerashvili remains in prison in France.
Georgia’s ex-Defence Minister David Kezerashvili has been released from custody in France on the condition he must wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for six months, Georgia's Chief Prosecutor's Office has revealed.
This decision was made this afternoon by a French court, despite Kezerashvili being wanted in Georgia and facing multiple criminal charges including corruption.