Former journalist Lalo Beria gets six months in prison in Georgia
Beria reached a plea agreement with prosecutors. Her sentence also includes three years of probation and a fine of 3,000 lari (approximately $1,150).
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Former journalist Lalo Beria reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in Georgia and was sentenced to six months in prison, three years of probation and a fine of 3,000 lari (approximately $1,150), JAMnews said in its November 12 account.
Beria’s husband, Nodar Chachua, is also a former journalist and was arrested on drug-related charges. Beria worked for POSTV, which JAMnews describes as pro-government, while Chachua worked for Georgia’s Public Broadcaster.
Georgia’s Interior Ministry said cocaine, methadone, MDMA, alpha-PVP and ketamine were found at Beria’s home. Chachua said his wife was arrested to pressure him into testifying against others. The ministry denies that allegation and says it has audio and video evidence of Chachua allegedly selling drugs.
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