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Khazaradze and Japaridze Demand Tsulukiani Be Questioned
Lelo - Strong Georgia party leaders Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze have demanded that Thea Tsulukiani, chair of Parliament's temporary investigative commission, be questioned regarding her role in the commission's work that led to an ongoing investigation by the Prosecutor's Office.
According to a statement from the party's press service, the request was submitted to Parliament by the politicians' legal team. "Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze are summoning Thea Tsulukiani in the case of the so-called investigative commission, due to which the Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against them," the statement reads.
The lawyers argue that Tsulukiani and commission members should provide legal explanations in court for "all statements or actions that took place during the work of the so-called investigative commission."
The coalition emphasized that Tsulukiani has three days to respond. "This is about accountability. Anyone who played a role in what we believe to be politically motivated actions must answer in court," the statement added.
Inmate Dies After Alleged Beating in Gldani Prison
Ioseb Gorgadze, a 46-year-old inmate who was transferred from Gldani Prison No. 8 to Vivamedi Clinic with severe injuries, has died after nearly three months of hospitalization.
"Last night, at approximately 10:00 PM, the family was informed that he had died from the injuries he had sustained, due to which he was transferred from Gldani Prison No. 8," lawyer Ghurtskaia said. "He fought for his life for approximately three months, but unfortunately, he could not be saved."
Gorgadze was reportedly admitted to the clinic on January 30 after being severely beaten. The lawyer claims the prisoner was tortured and beaten to death, though it remains unclear whether the assailants were fellow inmates or prison staff. "The patient had about 30 fractures in the facial area and brain swelling. His facial bones were shattered," said Ghurtskaya.
An initial investigation was launched under Article 118 of the Criminal Code, relating to bodily harm. However, following Gorgadze's death, the Special Investigation Service has taken over the case.
"No one has been charged. Despite the severity of the injuries, the investigation has so far yielded no results," the lawyer stated.
