Database/Political Prisoners/Giorgi Terishvili

Giorgi Terishvili

Sentenced
Age: 53Arrested: 6 December 2024Sentence: 2 years
Art. 225.2Art. 226

Article 225.2 – Participation in group violence. Requalified under Article 226.

Case Details

Giorgi Terishvili was arrested on 6 December 2024. The prosecution alleges he threw an elongated heavy object twice. However, no witness confirmed the object hit anyone. A Post-TV video shows him throwing a piece of wet cardboard lying on the ground.

Defense Arguments

No witness confirmed object hit anyone. Video shows him throwing wet cardboard.

Personal Background

53-year-old taxi driver. Was supporting his retired mother before arrest. Brother Mamuka Terishvili was killed on 2 February 1992 during a peaceful protest march.

Timeline of Key Dates

6 December 2024
Arrested