Republic of Georgia Frees Jailed Donor
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Republic of Georgia has freed Democratic donor Roger Tamraz, the State Department said. Tamraz, the focus of allegations that he offered political donations to pressure the Clinton administration to support plans for an oil pipeline, was detained on an embezzlement charge brought by the Lebanese government, said State Department spokeswoman Elaine McDevitt. He was freed because he is not charged with violating any laws in Georgia.
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