A pregnant woman, Bella May Culley, has been released from a prison in Georgia. The 19-year-old was arrested in Tbilisi for carrying drugs in her luggage but claimed she was coerced by gangsters in Thailand. Prosecutors modified her sentence from two years to time served, allowing her to avoid giving birth in prison. Bella was seen leaving the court alongside her mother, Lyanne Kennedy, who had previously spoken out about Bella’s difficult time in custody.
To reduce her sentence, Bella’s family paid a substantial sum as part of a plea deal. Originally facing up to 20 years in prison, negotiations led to her serving five months and 25 days, the duration she had already spent in custody. Emotional scenes unfolded as Bella spoke with her father on the phone, expressing relief at her release. Questions about the identity of the baby’s father remain, with hints from Bella’s social media posts suggesting a potential relationship with a man named “Russ” or “Ross.”
Family members shared insights into Bella’s travels, mentioning encounters with various individuals, including a group of men from England during her time in Thailand. Bella’s release came after her transfer to a more suitable “mother and baby” unit in prison, where she now enjoys better living conditions according to her mother. Bella’s future plans as she returns to the UK with her baby are yet to be fully revealed.