We have reliable information, including from open sources, that these judges have been involved in significant corruption. Such a statement made the US State Department Deputy Spokesman.

“From the very beginning, the American people stood by the Georgian people as a sign of solidarity and their desire to be a free and sovereign country within its internationally recognized borders.

Over the past 30 years, we have become strategic partners, working together on a common vision for Georgia to be fully integrated into the Euro-Atlantic family...

Specifically, in the decision we announced yesterday, we have reliable information that these individuals have been involved in significant corruption related to their current and former judicial positions.

This corruption undermined the rule of law in Georgia and undermined democratic processes in Georgia. It damaged public trust in Georgian democratic institutions and officials.

As we have said so far, information has been obtained from various sources, including open sources, and we have very reliable information to believe that there was significant involvement in corruption”, - said Vedant Patel.