The Minister of Justice confirmed the presence of other individuals in Davit Peikrishvili’s cell

Minister of Justice Paata Salia stated on the air of the TV company Rustavi 2 that Davit Peikrishvili was not alone in his cell at the 8th penitentiary institution and that other individuals were placed with him. The minister noted that the investigation must determine who these individuals were, how many there were, who directed their placement, and who was informed about this process. Salia did not rule out the involvement of prison staff, although he did not name specific names. Publika+4

According to Davit Peikrishvili's lawyer, on October 16, Vato Kipiani, Avtandil Bilanishvili, and three other individuals were placed in Peikrishvili's cell, who physically assaulted him. For his part, Vato Kipiani denied Peikrishvili's accusations and stated that he had not met him in the penitentiary institution. Publika+1

Information about the beating of Peikrishvili spread on October 19, which the Penitentiary Service initially categorically denied. Later, it was confirmed that Peikrishvili had been transferred to the Vivamedi clinic with multiple injuries and bruises. The Prosecutor General's Office launched an investigation into the case, and in parallel, the director of the Penitentiary Service, Giorgi Pataridze, left his position. Publika+2