The Prosecutor General's office of Georgia will continue...

The Prosecutor General's office of Georgia will continue investigation against eight remaining Chechens. "These persons are charged with grave crimes, including murders of Russian soldiers and personnel of law enforcement structures, terrorist acts, what is punished by penalty death in accordance with the Russian legislation", - notes officials in Prosecutor General's Office. Georgia received a letter of guarantee from Russia and a resolution of RF Constitutional Court. The documents state that in case of extradition the Chechens w ill not be sentenced to death. Death penalty moratorium is in effect in Russia since 1999. Five of the thirteen Chechens were handed over to Russian authorities on October 4, night.