Pregnant British drug mule Bella Culley is told she can walk FREE from prison in Georgia if she pays a fine – but anguished family ‘struggling to pay’ the huge amount
Pregnant British drug mule Bella Culley was told that she could get rid of the prison in Georgia – if her family is paying a big fine.
19 -year -old, lawyers on the verge of defense bargaining at the verge of a dramatic change of ries can be outside in weeks.
The hearing of the teenage would begin today, but judge Giorgi Gelashvili’nin ‘the success of the negotiations’ greeting the last minute was postponed at the last minute.
He told his lawyer that he could carry the date of the next hearing in a 40 -minute session in Tbilisi, the capital of the Black Sea nation.
Malkhaz Salakaia, defending, said that he was gathered outside the journalists: ‘If his family is ready to pay that the state can go directly to the airport.’
But his 19 -year -old mother, Lyanne Kennedy, traveling to be with him, is in turmoil because they are asked to surrender a large sum to secure his freedom.
After the hearing at the Tbilisi City Court, he could not explain the amount, but he said, “A lot of money for us.”
‘They gave us a layered approach: to let this and let him go right away and then something else [lower] A offer that gives some service.
Bella Culley was told that she could walk away from prison in Georgia if her family paid a big fine.
19 -year -old Bella May Culley was detained at Tiflisi Airport in Georgia on suspicion of carrying 14 kg of cannabis.
Bella’s mother Lyanne was seen outside the court today
‘I don’t know what to do “
Bella can immediately walk freely if they pay a significant fee or offer a less significant reduced sentence.
Mr. Salakaia, ‘Negotiations close to completion. The higher the fine, the less service, including a full version.
“ This is what we are negotiating right now. Currently, Bella’s family is not ready to pay the desired amount.
Everything depends on Bella’s parents. The prosecutor’s office is willing to allow it to go on the same day to pay the requested amount.
“ We discuss and negotiate this aspect and this compromise is likely to be achieved before [next hearing on] October 9. ‘
Bella was caught in Tbilisi in May with a marijuana worth £ 200,000 in her trunk.
The mother claims that she had to sell drugs from Thailand to Georgia, and that she was burned with a warm iron and showed a headed video by the Thai gang.
Bella’s aunt Kerry and grandfather are seen outside the Tbilisi court today
Bella’s family members are on the court in Tbilsi on Tuesday. The hearing of the young man would start today, but he was postponed at the last minute
Bella was seen in court in Tbilisi after being detained at the city’s airport
Bella Culley’s mother was depicted on July 25 outside the Tbilisi City Court
In the picture: CCTV images pass through the automatic doors at Brit, Susvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand
The British 18 -year -old child claimed that he strongly forced narcotics to trade
After the risk of young flights, Culley was rejected on bail
In the Picture: Culley’s allegation suitcase
He then claims that he flew to Tbilisi with 14 kg illegal cargo hidden in his bags.
Today, his hair wore a black T -shirt in a bun and looked calm, sometimes hit his mother a warm smile.
44 -year -old Lyanne was seen to shed tears from his eyes during the trial. After the hearing, he cried to his daughter: ‘Bella, I will see you in the morning.’
The 51 -year -old Kerrie Culley and Bella’s grandfather supported her.
Mr. Salaka said to the court: ‘The negotiations on a defense bargain continue and not without being successful.
“ We heard proposals against the prosecution. We need more time in a bargaining to prepare the family better for all techniques. ‘
When asked if he would be ready for a defense bargaining until September 24th, Salakaia said they would need more time.
Mr. Salakaia, Bella’s pregnancy, stating 50,000 Lari (13,750 £) asked the bond. It will be here [in Tbilisi]His family will take care of him and ready to cooperate, ” he said.
Picture: Bella’s father Niel Culley and her sister Kerrie Culley (Bella’s aunt) was arrested in May after her arrest in Tbilisi
Bella May Culley’s lawyer Malkhaz Relakia was depicted outside the court
In the picture: a bikini covered with a marijuana joint in his mouth Bella
Culley (in the picture), the famous woman number five stands in prison
However, his request was rejected.
Judge Gelashvili said: ‘Of course we are worried about Ms. Bella’s health and the health of her child, and frankly her child needs to develop in a free environment.
‘Considering the ongoing success in the negotiations and considering that the family needs more time to take into account the prosecution proposal, we can promise that we can carry the next hearing date as soon as you reach an agreement.’
The case was postponed on October 9 until the next hearing.
