Bella Culley case delay to 'finalise plea bargain'
Summary
The court case for British teenager Bella Culley, accused of drug smuggling in Georgia, has been delayed to finalize a plea deal. Culley, who is pregnant, could face a long prison sentence if convicted, but her family has gathered funds to possibly reduce this time. The proceedings are postponed until October 28 to allow more time for negotiations.Key Facts
- Bella Culley, a 19-year-old from the UK, is charged with drug smuggling in Georgia.
- She faces the possibility of 15 years to life in prison if found guilty.
- Her family has raised money to help potentially reduce her jail time.
- Culley's lawyer plans to seek a pardon from the Georgian president after the plea deal is completed.
- The court delayed the case to finalize the plea agreement, with talks about the money required for her release.
- Bella was arrested at Tbilisi International Airport in May, after arriving from Sharjah, UAE.
- Police found 12kg of marijuana and 2kg of hashish in her luggage.
- Culley has pleaded not guilty, claiming she was forced into the situation.
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