MEP Anna Fotyga calls on the President of Georgia to pardon Giorgi Rurua

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MEP Anna Fotyga calls on the President of Georgia to pardon Giorgi Rurua

30-07-2020 14:39

MEP Anna Fotyga commented on the court’s decision to sentence to Giorgi Rurua 4 years in prison.

“Many friends of Georgia view arrest and now sentencing of media owner Giorgi Rurua as political. I encourage the President of Georgia to use her powers as she did with other figures who were part of the March 8 Agreement. That would improve climate in the run up to elections”, - twitted Fotyga.

Today, July 30, the Court sentenced Giorgi Rurua to 4 years in prison.

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