Giorgi Okmelashvili
SentencedAge: 42Arrested: 15 May 2024Sentence: 5 years
Art. 353.1.1
Article 353¹(1) – Assault on a police officer.
Case Details
Okmelashvili was arrested on May 15, 2024. According to the prosecution, on May 13 he struck a police officer with his elbow. He maintains he was defending those nearby from police aggression. The court proceedings were deliberately prolonged to prevent President Zurabishvili from pardoning him.
Defense Arguments
Was defending those nearby from police aggression.
Procedural Issues
Court proceedings deliberately prolonged to prevent presidential pardon.
Personal Background
42-year-old director and founder of advertising company Limon. Married with a young child.
Timeline of Key Dates
15 May 2024
Arrested