Database/Political Prisoners/Giorgi Chakhunashvili

Giorgi Chakhunashvili

On Bail
Age: 71Arrested: 4 October 2025
Art. 225Art. 222

Attempting to seize strategic facility and participation in group violence.

Case Details

Giorgi Chakhnashvili, 71, a pediatric cardiologist, was the first person detained in the October 4 case. Instead of pretrial detention, the court set bail of 20,000 GEL. At his hearing he stated: 'I don't believe I committed a crime. I was fulfilling my medical duties, providing first aid throughout the event.'

Defense Arguments

Was fulfilling medical duties, providing first aid.

Personal Background

71-year-old pediatric cardiologist-rheumatologist. First person detained in October 4 case. Released on 20,000 GEL bail.

Timeline of Key Dates

4 October 2025
Detained
11 October 2025
Released on 20,000 GEL bail