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.
