Retired Army Gen. Sarath Fonseka faced a panel of three military judges , who are to decide whether he is guilty of participating in politics while still in uniform . Retired Gen. Richard was credited with campaign that defeated Tamil Tiger rebels . Military judges to decide whether he 's guilty of participating in politics while in prison . Fonseka says the charges against him are false and politically motivated . Supporters say the former president was seen as a threat to the country .
Retired Gen. Richard was credited with campaign that defeated Tamil Tiger rebels . Military judges to decide whether he 's guilty of participating in politics while in prison . Fonseka says the charges against him are false and politically motivated . Supporters say the former president was seen as a threat to the country .