TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — A man was convicted Wednesday of stabbing to death a transgender actor and model in her apartment in Georgia last year, a killing that shocked the South Caucasus nation and came a day after lawmakers passed legislation that severely restricted LGBTQ+ rights. Beka Jaiani, 26, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murder with particular cruelty and beating of Kesaria Abramidze, 37. Jaiani had partially admitted guilt but rejected accusations of particular cruelty or that there were gender-based motives for his actions.