David Lomidze
SentencedArticle 353¹(1) – Assault on a police officer.
Case Details
David Lomidze was arrested on December 1, 2024, accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail that damaged a water cannon vehicle. Police beat him in the street, then in a minibus for 40 minutes away from cameras. No officers were held accountable. Initially detained under administrative charges; 48 hours later charges were escalated. Video evidence is of such poor quality it's impossible to identify Lomidze. The court refused forensic analysis; identification made solely by riot police officers.
Defense Arguments
Video too poor quality to identify the person. Court refused forensic analysis.
Procedural Issues
Beaten for 40 minutes in minibus away from cameras. Charges escalated after administrative detention limit expired. Identification solely by riot police.
Personal Background
53-year-old craftsman. Has elderly mother, wife, three children, and two grandchildren.
⚕Health Issues
Severe back pain from beatings, aggravated by prior spinal surgery. Denied medical relief.