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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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Police Officers Appeal to President Zourabichvili to Refrain from Pardoning Lazare Grigoriadis
Police Officers Appeal to President Zourabichvili, Urging Refrain from Pardoning Lazare Grigoriadis
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, police officers affected by the March 7-8 protests have, with the support of the Ministry's legal department, appealed to President Salome Zourabichvili, urging her to refrain from pardoning Lazare Grigoriadis.
"The authors of the appeal are those law enforcement officers who, during the actions of March 7-8, 2023, while performing official duties, sustained various serious bodily injuries, including arson," the agency stated.
The affected policemen believe that the president pardoning the individual who attacked them will create a perception in society that assaults on law enforcement officers will go unpunished.
They argue that this would not merely be an ordinary amnesty for someone who committed such a crime but rather a message to the public that state policy is tolerant towards acts of assault on the police, violence, and crimes against families.
According to the policemen, the mentioned action could raise doubts about the effectiveness of efforts made by state institutions in combating such types of crimes.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze Meets with US Ambassador to Georgia, Robin Dunnigan
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze held a meeting with the United States Ambassador to Georgia, Robin Dunnigan. During the introductory session, the capital's mayor extended his best wishes for success to the new U.S. ambassador in her position and expressed optimism for the continued deepening of the longstanding strategic partnership and friendly relations between the two nations.
In return, Ambassador Dunnigan congratulated Mayor Kaladze on the positive recommendation from the European Commission regarding Georgia's status as a candidate country for EU membership. The meeting also delved into the significance of conducting next year's elections in a fair and democratic environment.
The Mayor of Tbilisi expressed gratitude to the Ambassador of the United States of America for the assistance and support extended by the country to Georgia.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties expressed their complete readiness to work diligently towards further enhancing the relationship between the two countries.
Police Officers Appeal to President Zourabichvili to Refrain from Pardoning Lazare Grigoriadis
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, police officers affected by the March 7-8 protests have, with the support of the Ministry's legal department, appealed to President Salome Zourabichvili, urging her to refrain from pardoning Lazare Grigoriadis.
"The authors of the appeal are those law enforcement officers who, during the actions of March 7-8, 2023, while performing official duties, sustained various serious bodily injuries, including arson," the agency stated.
The affected policemen believe that the president pardoning the individual who attacked them will create a perception in society that assaults on law enforcement officers will go unpunished.
They argue that this would not merely be an ordinary amnesty for someone who committed such a crime but rather a message to the public that state policy is tolerant towards acts of assault on the police, violence, and crimes against families.
According to the policemen, the mentioned action could raise doubts about the effectiveness of efforts made by state institutions in combating such types of crimes.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze Meets with US Ambassador to Georgia, Robin Dunnigan
In return, Ambassador Dunnigan congratulated Mayor Kaladze on the positive recommendation from the European Commission regarding Georgia's status as a candidate country for EU membership. The meeting also delved into the significance of conducting next year's elections in a fair and democratic environment.
The Mayor of Tbilisi expressed gratitude to the Ambassador of the United States of America for the assistance and support extended by the country to Georgia.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties expressed their complete readiness to work diligently towards further enhancing the relationship between the two countries.