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In light of significant public interest, we are releasing a series of video materials related to the defendant, I.G. These materials confirm that no form of pressure or violence was exerted against the defendant
The full video archive is extensive—spanning approximately 220 hours from January 14 to January 23, 2025. Watch the video the here
We are currently publishing only the segments relevant to key circumstances. The full recordings were obtained in strict accordance with legal procedures and have also been made available to the deceased’s human rights representative.
Video N1 - January 21, 2025, 14:35-15:10, The defendant was escorted to the bathhouse and returned safely to his cell.
Video N2 - January 22, 2025 - 13:16, was taken from his cell to make a phone call;
13:25, Entered the medical room (no video surveillance inside);
13:32, Returned to his cell.
Video N3 - January 23, 2025 -
08:09, Food delivered to the cell;
09:24, Morning inspection conducted; one staff member entered briefly;
09:32, food delivered;
11:24, a prison guard placed a grocery bag at the cell door;
11:32, an employee delivered the bag (did not enter the cell), brief conversation through the door;
12:40, Social worker visited; spoke through the door;
13:51, Guard conversed with the defendant through the door;
14:03, food delivered;
14:25, Staff entered the cell urgently;
14:27, Medical personnel entered the cell;
14:51, I.G. was taken out on a stretcher to medical unit;
15:00, Ambulance arrived;
15:01, Paramedics entered the medical unit;
15:19, Paramedics exited the medical unit;
15:21, I.G. placed in ambulance;
15:24, Ambulance departed.
15:58, I.G. admitted to Vivamed Clinic.
The investigation is being conducted by the Eastern Division of the General Inspectorate under the Ministry of Justice.
The findings will be made public upon the conclusion of the investigation.
We once again express our deep sorrow over the passing of the defendant, I.G., and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.
In light of significant public interest, we are releasing a series of video materials related to the defendant, I.G. These materials confirm that no form of pressure or violence was exerted against the defendant
The full video archive is extensive—spanning approximately 220 hours from January 14 to January 23, 2025. Watch the video the here
We are currently publishing only the segments relevant to key circumstances. The full recordings were obtained in strict accordance with legal procedures and have also been made available to the deceased’s human rights representative.
Video N1 - January 21, 2025, 14:35-15:10, The defendant was escorted to the bathhouse and returned safely to his cell.
Video N2 - January 22, 2025 - 13:16, was taken from his cell to make a phone call;
13:25, Entered the medical room (no video surveillance inside);
13:32, Returned to his cell.
Video N3 - January 23, 2025 -
08:09, Food delivered to the cell;
09:24, Morning inspection conducted; one staff member entered briefly;
09:32, food delivered;
11:24, a prison guard placed a grocery bag at the cell door;
11:32, an employee delivered the bag (did not enter the cell), brief conversation through the door;
12:40, Social worker visited; spoke through the door;
13:51, Guard conversed with the defendant through the door;
14:03, food delivered;
14:25, Staff entered the cell urgently;
14:27, Medical personnel entered the cell;
14:51, I.G. was taken out on a stretcher to medical unit;
15:00, Ambulance arrived;
15:01, Paramedics entered the medical unit;
15:19, Paramedics exited the medical unit;
15:21, I.G. placed in ambulance;
15:24, Ambulance departed.
15:58, I.G. admitted to Vivamed Clinic.
The investigation is being conducted by the Eastern Division of the General Inspectorate under the Ministry of Justice.
The findings will be made public upon the conclusion of the investigation.
We once again express our deep sorrow over the passing of the defendant, I.G., and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.
Minister of Justice Paata Salia and Deputy Minister Lasha Maghradze Hold Working Meeting at Batumi Public Service Hall
The meeting was attended by the heads of key agencies, including the Public Service Hall, the National Bureau of Enforcement, the State Services Development Agency, the National Agency of Public Registry, as well as the regional directors of the National Agency for Crime Prevention, Enforcement of Non-Custodial Sentences, and Probation in Adjara.
Participants discussed current initiatives, upcoming projects, and challenges faced by the agencies.
As part of the visit, the Minister and Deputy Minister toured the Public Service Hall branches in Batumi and Kobuleti, where they reviewed employee working conditions and service delivery on site.
Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, Introduces New Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, to Ministry Staff
During a meeting with the staff of the Ministry of Justice, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze highlighted the extensive professional experience and high qualifications of Paata Salia, describing him as one of Georgia’s most accomplished legal professionals.
The Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to Anri Okhanashvili for his service as Minister of Justice and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Following the presentation, Minister of Justice Paata Salia personally met with the employees and familiarized himself with their working conditions.