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President’s Secret Expenditures
April 22, 2013
Statements of the chairwoman of Parliamentary Committee for Procedural Issues Irina Imerlishvili caused serious public resonance. On April 17, Irina Imerlishvili stated at the press-conference that huge sums were spent on the purchase of luxurious items for the president, his family members, relatives, acting or former senior officials; the funds were allocated from the budget of the State Special Protection Service (SSPS) and had Top Secret status.
Majoritarian Candidates Losing Interim Elections Will Receive Their 5 000 lari Back
April 22, 2013
Constitutional Court of Georgia upheld the constitutional lawsuit of Human Rights Center on the case Besik Adamia vs Parliament of Georgia. Hence, majoritarian candidates will not have to have 5 000 lari deposit to participate in the parliamentary elections.
Bacho Akhalaia Still Present at Trials
April 18, 2013
As soon as court proceeding on Bacho Akhalaia’s case started, former defense and interior minister of Georgia, his lawyer Malkhaz Velijanashvili raised solicitation to allow his client to attend next proceedings. Velijanashvili handed Bacho Akhalaia’s petition to the judge, where he requested permission to attend the process.
Batumi and Lazistan Eparchy, Georgian Muslim Department Responded to the Incident in Tsikhisdziri
April 17, 2013
Batumi and Lazistan Eparchy of the Georgian Orthodox Church is deeply concerned about the incident between military servants and local inhabitants in Tsikhisdziri village. The statement was published on the official website of the Eparchy.
UNM Hit by Controversy Ahead of Rally
April 17, 2013
A damning statement against UNM secretary general and former PM Vano Merabishvili, posted on a newly created Facebook account late on Monday evening purportedly by his ex-subordinate and former senior interior ministry official, Data Akhalaia, appears to be revealing signs of infighting within President Saakashvili’s UNM party.
Prosecutor’s Office Withdrew Zurab Giguashvili’s Case from the Court
April 16, 2013
Court proceedings against Zurab Giguashvili, uncle of the former defense minister of Georgia Irakli Okruashvili, were dropped. At the trial on April 16, prosecutor declined its accusation and solicited to withdraw Giguashvili’s case from the court. The judge upheld the solicitation.
Persecution History of the Judge, Who Was First to Pass Non-Guilty Verdict
April 16, 2013
Former judge of Gori District Court Kartlos Sulaberidze almost completely served his 4-year-imprisonment till 2012. He was twice arrested after Rose Revolution – first for professional negligence and then for the bribery of a witness.
Constitutional Court Upheld Human Rights Center’s Constitutional Suit
April 15, 2013
The Constitutional Court upheld the constitutional suit of Human Rights Center about declaring one of arguable provisions in the Article 116 Part VII of the Election Code of Georgia non-constitutional.
Substantive Hearing of Kezerashvili’s Case Started
April 15, 2013
On April 12, parties presented their introductory speeches at the trial on Davit Kezerashvili’s case, former defense minister of Georgia. Investigation accuses him of bribery and membership of organized group. The accused does not appear to the court and he is declared sought.
Nika Gvaramia Said Interrogated Witnesses Confirmed His Innocence
April 15, 2013
According to the defense side statement, testimonies of the witnesses, interrogated at the trial on the case of former Minister of Justice and Education Nika Gvaramia and former Minister of Energy Aleksandre Khetaguri, did not prove their guiltiness. The prosecutor claims those witnesses proved their guiltiness.
One of the Main Witnesses Questioned in Akhalaia’s Case
April 15, 2013
Prosecutor questioned one of the main witnesses – former military servant Datuashvili, in Bacho Akhalaia’s case, the former defense and interior minister of Georgia. The witness spoke about the episode where investigation blames Bacho Akhalaia and other accused in torture and inhuman treatment.
Witness Claims He Saw Gunava Holding Firearm After Gunshot
April 11, 2013
Bakur Gulua, one of the main witnesses in the case on Tengiz Gunava, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Regional Governor, was questioned at the trial. According to his statement, he personally eye-witnessed the incident, of what Gunava is accused by the prosecutor. Gulua said, he was wounded in the leg but since his back was turned he could not see who had fired. Gulua said having turned back he saw Gunava was holding the firearm.
Indian Investor: “Georgia Is a Country Where You Invest in Problems, Stress and Nervousness”
April 10, 2013
The topic of selling Georgian lands to foreigners has become hot topic recently. The problem has many directions and contains many aspects. In many villages, local populations opposed foreign investors. One of most recent incidents occurred in Ditsi village, Gori district when it became police officers interfered into the controversy to calm people down.
TI Georgia files a lawsuit against the Ministry of Finance
April 8, 2013
Today Transparency International Georgia (TI Georgia) lodged a complaint in Tbilisi City Court, seeking the annulment of the order #30 issued by the Finance Minister on January 25, 2013, as well as its subsequent order #4257 of February 6, issued by the Head of the Revenue Department. These orders have led to the restriction of customs procedures for small and medium-sized carriers, allowing Georgian Post to acquire a dominant position.
Archil Kbilashvili – There Is First Motive to Question President
April 8, 2013
There is first motive to question the President of Georgia – Chief Prosecutor of Georgia Archil Kbilashvili stated in the TV-Program Press-Press of the TV-Company Maestro. He said the investigation unit has not yet made any decision with regard to the president’s interrogation though they already have evidence that the president possesses necessary information about some cases.
Witnesses Were Insulted and Threatened at the Trial on Bacho Akhalaia’s Case
April 8, 2013
Witnesses were interrogated at the essential hearing of Bacho Akhalaia’s case. People from the defense side and attendees insulted and threatened them in the courtroom. However, judge did not react on this violation.
Giorgi Sibashvili Is Against Jury Court
April 5, 2013
On March 28, Telavi district court held preliminary hearing of Giorgi Sibashvili’s case, former Kakheti regional deputy governor. Judge Labaza Duishvili did not satisfy solicitation of the accused on dropping criminal prosecution against him and concluded there was not relevant ground of it at this stage. The judge stated that evidence provided by the prosecutor’s side gave enough ground to suspect that Giorgi Sibashvili had really committed illicit actions.
Marneuli District Governor Blamed in Oppression on His Deputy
April 4, 2013
Marneuli district deputy governor Otar Chanturia complains about his intimidation and blames district governor Paata Abramishvili in the oppression. He said the governor compels him to write resignation letter and leave job voluntarily. Chanturia is not going to resign and intends to appeal to the court.
Gori Residents Fight with the Impact of Natural Disaster
April 1, 2013
On March 24, strong wind removed roofs of about 35 residential buildings in Gori. Local budget cancelled several projects on that purpose and allocated 1,5 million lari for the rehabilitation activities.
Solicitation Disappeared from Trial Protocol
April 1, 2013
On March 29, Tbilisi City Court held essential hearing on Davit Kezerashvili and others’ case. Kezerashvili’s lawyer Gogita Gabaidze protested the protocol of the March 15 trial. He said his solicitation on separating Kezerashvili’s case from others, which was satisfied by the judge, was not recorded in the protocol.