Database/Political Prisoners/Valeri Tetrashvili

Valeri Tetrashvili

Sentenced
Arrested: 7 December 2024Sentence: 2 years
Art. 225.2Art. 226

Initially Article 225.2. Requalified to Article 226.

Case Details

Valeri Tetrashvili was arrested on December 7 in Kazbegi. His lawyer argues he had no contact with other detainees, making it impossible to have organized group actions. The only evidence is a video showing him throwing a piece of cardboard that clearly did not hit anyone. None of the police officer 'victims' could identify him. The arresting officer claimed to be 'directly looking at Tetrashvili' despite not being physically present at the location.

Defense Arguments

No prior contact with other detainees. Only threw a piece of cardboard that hit no one. Police witnesses could not identify him.

Procedural Issues

Arresting officer falsely claimed to be present at the location.

Personal Background

Arrested in Kazbegi.

Timeline of Key Dates

7 December 2024
Arrested in Kazbegi