Database/Political Prisoners/Gocha Qatashvili

Gocha Qatashvili

Pretrial Detention
Age: 52Arrested: 4 October 2025
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Participation in group violence and attempted seizure of strategic facility.

Case Details

Gocha Qatashvili, 52. Video shows him standing on a barrier motioning people to enter, and inside the courtyard but not engaging in violence. His lawyer argues simply walking in and out does not constitute a criminal act.

Defense Arguments

Simply walking in and out does not constitute a criminal act.

Personal Background

52, self-employed father of four from Sakobo, Sighnaghi. History of hepatitis C.

Health Issues

History of hepatitis C — risk of relapse in detention.

Timeline of Key Dates

4 October 2025
Detained