Saba Mepharishvili
ReleasedAge: 23Arrested: 16 May 2024Sentence: 2 years 6 months (reduced from 3 years by amnesty)
Art. 187.2g
Article 187.2(g) – Damage or destruction of property committed by a group.
Case Details
Saba Mepharishvili was arrested on May 16, 2024, accused of damaging a metal barrier worth 400 GEL on May 14. The trial was significantly prolonged, with suspicions it was intentionally delayed until President Zurabishvili's term expired. On January 20, 2025, he signed a plea agreement — sentenced to 3 years, reduced to 2 years 6 months by amnesty. He was released on November 14, 2025, after serving 18 months.
Procedural Issues
Trial deliberately prolonged to prevent presidential pardon.
Personal Background
23-year-old from socially vulnerable family. Worked in construction to support parents.
Linked Incidents
Timeline of Key Dates
16 May 2024
Arrested
20 January 2025
Signed plea agreement
14 November 2025
Released after serving 18 months