One of the conditions for joining the European Union was a full investigation of the events of July 5, and not benefits for those already punished. The organizers of the violence are still unpunished, - GYLA chairman Nona Kurdovanidze writes about this on the social network, thereby responding to the release from prison of those accused of violence against journalists and cameramen.

As Kurdovanidze writes, according to the article by which Davit Kutaladze and Tornike Davlasheridze were serving their sentences, amnesty should not have been spread.

"Today, it was reported that the convicts exposed in the violence committed against Lekso Lashkarava have left the prison.

The court was already lenient in the sanction applied to them, and during the consideration of the case, it removed one article that provided for a heavier sanction. Because of this, they had to leave the prison in the summer of 2025. According to the rule, amnesty should not be spread on the article on which the punishment was served. It is interesting on what other basis they received benefits. We will address this question publicly to the Penitentiary Department and we will also write to them in addition.

One of the conditions for joining the European Union was a full investigation of the events of July 5, and not benefits for those already punished. The organizers of the violence are still unpunished," Kurdovanidze wrote.

For information, Davit Kutaladze and Tornike Davlasheridze, who were convicted of physical violence against journalists and cameramen, including "TV First" cameraman Lexo Lashkarava, left their prison term early. According to available information, they were released on the basis of the "Amnesty" law.

Tornike Davlasheridze's lawyer Gela Nikoleishvili told "Interpressnews" that the person under his protection has already left the 15th Penitentiary Institution of Ksani.

"He lost 1/6 on the basis of amnesty. He has already left the prison," Nikolaishvili said.

According to available information, several other persons convicted in the case of July 5 left the prison, but who, at this stage, is unknown. For information, on July 5, 2021, Akaki Nakashidze, Tornike Davlasheridze, Davit Kutaladze, Otar Gelashvili, Tsotne Chikhladze and Gia Giguashvili, who were convicted of physical violence against journalists and cameramen, including "TV First" cameraman Lexo Lashkarava, were sentenced to 4 years to prison.

A total of 27 people were arrested on Rustaveli Avenue, accused of violent actions against representatives of media outlets and of obstructing their professional activities. Part 2 (Participation in Organized Group Violence) Art They put it. Some of them were also charged under part 3 of Article 118 of the Criminal Code, which refers to a less severe injury to health committed in a group in connection with the victim's work. Several persons were also charged under the 3rd and 5th parts of Article 117, which refers to intentional serious injury to health, committed as a group on the basis of gender, in connection with official activities. 27 people were arrested in this case, and the case has 56 victims, including 47 journalists.