Tornike Mchedlishvili
Pretrial DetentionAge: 27Arrested: 6 October 2025
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Charged in connection with October 4 protest.
Case Details
Tornike Mchedlishvili, 27, arrested on October 6 while traveling out of the city. He alleged police threatened him with rape and physical harm. He denied participating in violence, saying he was helping both protesters and police officers — even escorting an injured officer to an ambulance (captured on video by Radio Liberty). However, prosecution video shows him swinging a stick at officers.
Defense Arguments
Was helping both protesters and police. Escorted injured officer to ambulance (on video).
Procedural Issues
Threatened with rape and physical harm by police during detention.
Personal Background
27, bartender from Tbilisi, originally from Kakheti.
Timeline of Key Dates
6 October 2025
Arrested while traveling