David Peikrishvili’s lawyer speaks about physical pressure on the prisoner

Allegations of physical pressure

David Peikrishvili's lawyer Paata Gogiashvili states that the prisoner's health condition is dire and he has four broken ribs, injuries to his skull and facial bones, as well as bruises. According to the lawyer, Peikrishvili received the injuries after October 16, after Vato Kipiani, Shota Kipiani, Avtandil Bilanishvili and two other persons were placed in his cell. The lawyer claims that these individuals are exerting physical and psychological pressure on Peikrishvili and are demanding a mobile phone code from him. According to Paata Gogiashvili, Peikrishvili also inflicted self-harm in an extreme state, and his brother, Goga Peikrishvili, cut his veins in protest. Interpressnews+6

Official positions

The Special Penitentiary Service categorically denied the information spread about the beating of David Peikrishvili. According to the agency, due to the interests of the investigation, the prisoner has limited visits. According to the Public Defender's Office, on October 19, they received a report on their hotline about alleged ill-treatment, but the accused refused to meet with the representative who arrived at Penitentiary Establishment No. 8, which is confirmed by a protocol certified by his signature. Publika