Critics are dubbing it the russia law. They say that its similar to legislation russia uses to suppress certain opinions and silence critics of the kremlin. Those who oppose the bill also argue that the legislation could negatively affect georgias chances ofjoining the european union. Speaking earlier, georgias Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said otherwise. Translation today is the most im ortant translation today is the most important day translation today is the most important day in translation today is the most important day in terms translation today is the most important day in terms of important day in terms of strengthening the independence and sovereignty of our country. The adoption of the on transparency of foreign influence law provides strong guarantees for long term peace and stability in georgia, addressing polarisation which is essential for georgias immigration into the european union. The bbc s Rayhan Demytrie has been on the ground in tbilisi and sent this report.
Farm. Anita oh is live outside bucks county courthouse with what we have learned about the possible accomplice, good afternoon, anita. Reporter good afternoon. That man according to sources is 20 yearold shawn crats, authorities believe that the two men used Construction Equipment to bury four young men who have been missing since last week. This comes after Cosmo Dinardo confessed to participating in all four murders, and told investigators that he had a co conspirator. We have just saw Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub arrive here in doyletown, but staying tied lipped until a press conference scheduled for this afternoon. Dinardo commented briefly to Eyewitness News cameras, on yesterday. What do you have to say to these families, cosmo, are you sorry. Im sorry. As authorities, led him away in handcuffs, dinardo apologized to the families of the four young men that he said, he killed. Dinardo reportedly told authorities everything, including where to find bodies of the
Chow did not enter a plea. He is charged with Money Laundering and dealing in stolen properties. At the arraignment, there are more lawyers than there were defendants. All of those respoke with pointed to entrapment in a case that began five years ago involving fbi agents who infiltrated watt government calls an organized crime ring. Seems like the government was throwing money at anyone that could get, you know, to take money. Sarah went further with accusations. Throw in from our perspective a mode of racism. Well put the government rightfully on trial we believe there are all kinds of malfeasance. All defendants will be back in court before the trial judge. His challenge will be setting up a system to stream line an investigation that resulted in documents, wire taps, and secretlyrecorded conversations. Vic lee, abc7 news. Thank you. The legal problems facing a veteran Concord Police officer could have a ripple affect on other cases. Matthew switser, a former canine officer is accus
Corruption case involving state senator leland yee. Good evening, thanks for joining us. High Profile Defense attorney tony sarah is representing raymond shrimp boy chow, blasting the feds with charges of racism. Vick slee in the newsroom with developments. Vic . Reporter raymond chow and others charged in this indictment has to be arraigned today. Now, charges ranged from public corruption, gun, and drug running to murder for fire. But at least one lawyer, chows says he wants to put the government on trial. 20 defendants appearing in court pleaded not guilty. That includes suspended senator leland yee out on half a Million Dollars bond, charged with corruption and gun running. Political fundraiser and former San Francisco School Board President Keith Jackson entered the same plea. He is charged with drugs and weapons trafficking and murder for hire. The government created the crime. The government financed the crime. And the government ensnared my client by their affirmative acts. Tha
Dramatic moments in an ohio courtroom when a home held against her will for a decade comes facetoface with her kidnapper. Nbcs jay gray was there. Reporter wiping away tears, Michelle Knight for the First Time Since her escape shared the same room for the man that held her captive and terrorized her for more than a decade. I wasnt armed. You will die a little every day and you think about the 11 years and atrocities you inflicted on us. Daily physical, mental and emotional abuse, outlined for the first time today by prosecutors who showed the inside of what they call Ariel Castros house of horrors, where knight, amanda berry and gina dejesus were violently assaulted starved and chained so they couldnt leave. Now its castro who is shackled so he will never see the outside world again. Im trying to answer my own questions. I dont know why. In a rambling, delusional statement, castro blamed an addiction to pornography for his actions. Talked about being a happy, responsible person, called