January 12, 2006
U.S. Embassy Statement On The Sentencing Of Vladimir Arutinian
The U.S. Embassy welcomes the news that Vladimir Arutinian has
been convicted after a fair and balanced trial in the matter of
the hand grenade that was thrown into the crowd during President
Bush’s speech on May 10, 2005. The United States is gratified to
see the rule of law upheld and is satisfied with the verdict and
the sentence that have been rendered. This case has been a model
of international law enforcement cooperation between American and
Georgian investigators and prosecutors and the level of information
exchange, liaison, and expertise displayed were truly impressive.
The United States is grateful for the bravery and dedication shown
by our Georgian colleagues and takes this time to remember Captain
Zurab Kvlividze who lost his life in pursuit of this moment.
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