I am not here to star in a pre-written comedy - Mikheil Saakashvili's first statement in court

I do not recognise the prosecutor's office and the Georgian judicial system, I am not here to star in a pre-written comedy," - Said Mikheil Saakashvili, Georgia's third president, before the commencement of the 7th November case

At the same time the judges addressed Saakashvili to state that the accused has the right to drink water. " We are taking account of your health," the judges said, after which Saakashvili addressed them: "Thank you, I appreciate your kindness."