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

Public Defender's response

The Public Defender's Office began studying the case of Davit Peikrishvili on its own initiative. According to the Ombudsman, a visit to the prisoner was carried out on October 19, but he refused to be interviewed. The office denied the circulated information that the Public Defender personally visited the prisoner on October 19. On October 20-21, the Public Defender's Office addressed the investigative agency, the Penitentiary Service, and the Medical Department. Publika+3

During a repeat visit on October 22, Davit Peikrishvili provided the Ombudsman's representatives with detailed information about the alleged criminal acts committed against him, including the alleged involvement of Penitentiary Service employees. The Public Defender calls on the Prosecutor's Office to subject the investigation of the case to the bodies of the Prosecutor's Office. According to Radio Tavisupleba, the Ombudsman's statement does not mention details about Peikrishvili's health condition and injuries on his body. Publika+4

Positions of the opposing sides

According to Davit Peikrishvili's lawyer, on October 16, Vato Kipiani, Shota Kipiani, Avtandil Bilanishvili, and two other individuals physically assaulted the prisoner, as a result of which he has fractures and bruises. According to Vivamed clinic doctor Zurab Chkhaidze, the patient had multiple injuries and underwent surgery. Publika

The Penitentiary Service denies the fact of violence and calls the information a lie. Vato Kipiani also denies the fact of retaliation, and according to his lawyer, his client categorically rules out this fact. Publika