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. Sarath Fonseka credited with campaign that defeated Tamil Tiger rebels . Military judges to decide whether he 's guilty of participating in politics while in uniform . Fonseka says the charges against him are false and politically motivated . Supporters say the former general was seen as a threat to the government .