**Plea Deal Could Free Pregnant British Teen in Georgia** A plea deal that may allow 19-year-old Bella Culley to walk free is reportedly nearing finalisation. The British national, who is approximately six months pregnant, has been detained in Georgia after allegedly smuggling drugs into the country earlier this year. The latest developments emerged during a court session in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, where it was revealed that negotiations for a plea agreement are ongoing. A previous hearing indicated that Bella could potentially be released by paying an undisclosed fine. Bella's lawyer stated that the amount of the fine would influence the length of her sentence, with the possibility of her jail time being waived depending on the payment made. During a hearing at Tbilisi City Court on Thursday, the prosecutor confirmed that discussions regarding the plea deal were in progress. Both the prosecution and Bella agreed to postpone the hearing as details were being finalised. The defence attorney mentioned that he is in contact with Bella’s family, and a decision regarding the plea deal is forthcoming. The next court hearing is scheduled for October 28. Bella, originally from Billingham, Teesside, was reported missing in Thailand before resurfacing in Georgia, where she was arrested at Tbilisi International Airport in May. Authorities allegedly discovered marijuana and hashish in her luggage. In a previous court appearance in July, Bella expressed her distress, stating, "I didn’t want to do this. I was forced by torture... All I wanted to do was to travel and this happened to me. I’m clean - I had nothing in my blood test. I wanted to make my family proud." At a later hearing, it was revealed that Bella is expecting a boy. She told the judge, "I hope you understand my story through my eyes. I never thought something like this would happen to me." As negotiations continue, the outcome of Bella's case remains uncertain, with her family and legal team awaiting the next steps.