Prosecution to indict eight more for violence against media, Tbilisi Pride raid

13:23, 09.07.2021

Georgian Prosecutor General’s Office indicted five more individuals for violence against media, including GPB cameraman, and three for raiding the Tbilisi Pride office.

Violent developments followed the far-right activists’ rally against a march planned by the LGBTQ+ community on July 5-6 in Tbilisi.

The prosecution charged sixteen individuals for attacks on journalists and thwarting their professional activities. Thirty-five people, among them 29 media representatives, are recognized as victims of violence. Investigation to reveal and identify other assailants is underway.

Fifty-five persons, among them fifty-three media representatives, were assaulted during the anti-Tbilisi Pride rally on July 5, according to the Interior Ministry. Tbilisi Pride cancelled the scheduled march amid violent protests.

By - Elene Dobordjginidze

Justice/Crime

Prosecutor General's Office

violence