Georgian journalist sentenced to two years in prison, sparking outrage at home and abroad

Georgian journalist sentenced to two years in prison, sparking outrage at home and abroad

Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder of the independent news outlet Batumelebi, was convicted on August 6Originally published on Global VoicesScreenshot from news report by TV Pirveli of Mzia Amaglobeli's trial. A prominent investigative journalist in Georgia was sentenced to two years in prison for slapping a police chief during anti-government protests. The verdict that has sparked widespread condemnation from both domestic civil society and internationa…