Interrogations continue in the case of Lazare Jorbenadze’s death

Progress of the investigation and witness testimonies

According to prosecutor Medea Tsiramua, investigative actions carried out in the case of Lazare Jorbenadze's death, including the interrogation of family members, have unequivocally confirmed the fact of suicide. Despite this, based on public letters from former Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili, law enforcement officers summoned various individuals for questioning, including representatives of the opposition. Radio Tavisupleba+3

Individuals interrogated before a magistrate judge at the City Court, including Khatia Dekanoidze, Tamaz Datunashvili, Nanuka Zhorzholiani, and Irma Inashvili, stated that they only became aware of Lazare Jorbenadze's existence from the letter circulated by Irakli Gharibashvili. According to the prosecutor, these witnesses could not provide the investigation with any information regarding the case. Imedi+4

Irakli Gharibashvili's position

Irakli Gharibashvili himself, who was interrogated at a penitentiary institution, does not possess any authentic information regarding the circumstances of Jorbenadze's death, according to the prosecutor's explanation. The prosecutor noted that the letters circulated by Gharibashvili are based on rumors received from various media outlets and not on specific facts. According to Gharibashvili's lawyer, Natia Tamazashvili, the ex-prime minister asked questions after receiving information about the death because doubts about this issue had also been circulated in other media outlets. Radio Tavisupleba+3

Prosecutor Medea Tsiramua stated that at this stage, there is no need to interrogate Irakli Kobakhidze and Mamuka Mdinaradze, as no specific accusations regarding them are recorded in the protocol of Gharibashvili's interrogation. The investigation is ongoing, and if necessary, the circle of persons to be interrogated will be expanded. Radio Tavisupleba+2