Fridon Bubuteishvili
SentencedArticle 187(1) – Damage or destruction of property. Article 353¹(1) – Assault on a police officer.
Case Details
Fridon Bubuteishvili was arrested on May 9, 2024, shortly after his 20th birthday. He was accused of injuring a firefighter by throwing a stone and damaging the Parliament gate during the May 1 protest against the so-called 'foreign agents law.' The damage to the gate was assessed at 500 GEL. At the hearing, Bubuteishvili stated that he acted on the orders of politician Giorgi Vashadze. However, Vashadze denied this, saying the testimony is false and the result of government pressure. Despite Bubuteishvili's 'confession,' the prosecution refused to offer a plea deal.
Procedural Issues
Giorgi Vashadze denied ordering the actions, claiming the testimony was obtained under government pressure.
Personal Background
Arrested shortly after his 20th birthday. Accused of injuring a firefighter by throwing a stone and damaging the Parliament gate during the May 1 protest against the 'foreign agents law.'