Last of five individuals accused of attacking TV Pirveli cameraman Lashkarava denied bail

Tbilisi City Court has denied bail to Davit Kutaladze – the latest of five individuals  accused of attacking TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava and journalist Miranda Bagaturia on July 5 during the Tbilisi Pride counter-rally to come before the court.

• TV Pirveli cameraman attacked at Tbilisi Pride counter rally dies

TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava was attacked during the siege of the office of the Shame Movement. He received a concussion, facial bone fractures and multiple bruises, and passed away at home on July 11.

Kutaladze will face criminal charges for unlawful interference with a journalist’s professional activities and for participation in group violence.

Davit Kutaladze has pled innocent and denied the charges brought against him.

• Media, public bid farewell to July 5 Tbilisi Pride counter-rally victim, cameraman Lekso Lashkarava

A total of five individuals have been detained for the violence against Lashkarava and Bagaturia; four of the other five were denied bail on July 9.