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Georgia Returns Saakashvili From Private Clinic to Prison After Health Improves

Officials said the move followed the treating physician's decision under Georgian law.

Overview

  • The Special Penitentiary Service said he was discharged from the Vivamed clinic and transferred to Penitentiary Institution No. 12 to continue serving his sentence under ordinary conditions.
  • He had been hospitalized since May 12, 2022 for inpatient care, with his initial transfer linked to a prolonged hunger strike, according to prior reports.
  • Authorities emphasized that returning an inmate from a civilian hospital is done on the treating doctor's decision in accordance with Georgian legislation.
  • Courts have handed down several sentences, including nine years for embezzlement in March 2025 and 4.5 years for illegal border crossing, leaving his imprisonment extending to 2030.
  • On November 6, the General Prosecutor's Office announced a new investigation alleging sabotage and calls to overthrow the government.