Acting US Ambassador thanks Georgia’s Prosecutor’s Office for work in prosecuting crimes committed against American family

Acting US Ambassador Ross Wilson has sent a letter to Georgia’s Chief Prosecutor, expressing gratitude for work in prosecuting of crimes committed against the American family, - the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia said on Friday.

“On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to express deep appreciation to the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, and particularly prosecutors Nino Aglemashvili, Zaza Datukishvili, and Davit Kazarashvili, for work in prosecuting of heinous crimes committed against the Smith family in July 2018.

Such matters are extraordinarily difficult, their successful resolution in this case is important for Georgia, the United States and the families of all those involved.

We commend your dedication in bringing this case to conclusion, as well as your humanity in dealing with family, friends and the community. The work of your dedicated professionals in the pursuit of justice has helped to provide the sense of closure to all concerned.

We are deeply grateful to our Georgian friends for these efforts in this very difficult time,” the letter reads.