Co-founder of opposition minded TV channel accused of obstructing justice
Illegal possession and carrying of a firearm is punishable by fine or imprisonment of up to three years. Photo: IPN.
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Giorgi Rurua, one of the founders and shareholders of opposition-minded Mtavari Arkhi TV, who was detained for illegal possession and carrying a firearm on November 18, has been accused of obstructing the Tbilisi City Court’s decision, announced the Georgian Chief Prosecutor’s Office today.
Giorgi Rurua refused to give DNA and fingerprint samples, his lawyers also attended the procedure, said Prosecutor’s Office.
The next hearing has been scheduled for January 9, 2020. Rurua’s defense lawyer Dimitri Sadzaglishvili said he will appeal the verdict.
Director General of Mtavari Arkhi TV Nika Gvaramia considers Rurua’s detention connected with the activity of the TV channel, as Rurua holds 2.5 percent of the shares of Mtavari Arkhi.
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