The Public Defender’s Office has begun studying the case of Davit Peikrishvili

Response of the Public Defender's Office

According to the Public Defender's Office, a request to visit Davit Peikrishvili was received by them on October 19, 2026. The office explained that during a visit carried out on the same day, the prisoner refused to meet with them, but based on information disseminated by his mother and lawyer, the office began studying the case on its own initiative. The Ombudsman's office denies information disseminated in public sources that the Public Defender personally visited Davit Peikrishvili on October 19. Formula+2

On October 20-21, the Public Defender's Office addressed the investigative agency, the Medical Department of the Penitentiary Service, and Penitentiary Establishment No. 8 in order to obtain information regarding the prisoner's health condition, cell placement conditions, and video surveillance. During a repeat visit on October 22, Davit Peikrishvili provided the office with detailed information about the alleged criminal acts committed against him and noted that he had provided similar information to the investigative agency on October 21. Formula+6

Additional details about the case

According to the Ministry of Justice, on October 20, the Investigative Division of the General Inspection began an investigation into the fact of bodily injury to Davit Peikrishvili under the first part of Article 126 of the Criminal Code. The prisoner's lawyer states that Peikrishvili was physically assaulted in his cell on October 16, as a result of which he has injuries to his ribs and facial bones. According to doctor Zurab Chkhaidze of the Vivamed clinic, the patient had multiple injuries and underwent surgery. Publika

The Penitentiary Service calls the disseminated information about violence a lie and states that no such fact took place. Vato Kipiani also denies the fact of retaliation, whose lawyer states that his client categorically rules out the mentioned accusations. At the same time, according to Radio Liberty, the Public Defender's statement, which describes the October 22 visit, says nothing about the injuries on the prisoner's body. Publika+1