Political Prisoners of Georgia
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01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryGeorgia
Age / Sex29 · male
Occupation—
Arrested in—
Held atTbilisi, Gldani 7th M/D, N8 Institution
Categorypolitical
StatusConvicted
Sentence2 years
Reports of Torture or Ill-treatment.
Subjected to physical abuse or severe ill-treatment in detention. Violation of international law.
Case Summary
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has arrested Valeri Tetrashvili, born in 1997, during a protest under Article 225, Part 2 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to participation in group violence. This offense carries a sentence of 4 to 6 years of imprisonment. According to the MIA, Tetrashvili took part in group violence during the protest, disobeyed law enforcement officers, and threw various objects at them. Charged under Article 225 of the Georgian Criminal Code. Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.
Key Facts
02 entries- 01«Our faith and glorious history do not allow us to surrender! I believe in you and know that we will achieve victory with honor!»
- 02«If the prosecution has any evidence against Tetrashvili or the other detainees, they must present concrete proof of coordination, prior agreements, or organized actions. However, no such evidence exists. The court must consider that the charges in this case are unsubstantiated and that the presumption of innocence must be fully upheld »
02Charges
Charges
01 count- 01Group public disturbance
Criminal Code Articles
01 articleArt. 225
03Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
November 28, 2024
Sentence served
1y 6mo / 2 years
04Sources
Data Source
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Political Prisoner Watch. (2026). Case file: Valeri Tetrashvili (PPW case cmpvwqjb). Retrieved June 15, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmpvwqjb100081vfvyih4mh50. Original data from Political Prisoners of Georgia (https://politpatimrebi.ge/index.php?id=15).
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