Tamaz Elizbarashvili released based on a plea agreement

Case details and admission

Tamaz Elizbarashvili was detained under the first part of Article 151 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which implies a threat of killing or damaging health. According to the Prosecutor's Office, the accused admitted and repented for the crime, and also denied his previous statement that someone had threatened him or physically assaulted him. Imedi+4

At the court hearing, Elizbarashvili stated that he realizes the fact of the threat and admits to the charge brought by the Prosecutor's Office. According to his lawyer, Lekso Svimonishvili, the accused admitted to the actions he had confirmed at the very first hearing, specifically, returning to the restaurant area and recording a video message. Imedi+6

Court process and conditions

According to prosecutor Goga Kakochashvili, the investigation established that Elizbarashvili was demonstrating a weapon, which caused the victims to have a well-founded fear. Elizbarashvili himself noted in court that the conflict occurred in a restaurant with seven young people who demanded an apology from him. Rustavi 2+3

After signing the plea agreement, Elizbarashvili's 9-month prison sentence was replaced with a suspended sentence, with a 1-year probation period and a 50,000 GEL fine. By the court's decision, he was released from the courtroom. Imedi+5