We didn’t use bad words, we expressed our solidarity – it turns out solidarity is punished. This is very unfortunate, - said Lado Abkhazava, the holder of the National Teacher's Award, before the start of the session at the Kutaisi City Court, where the trial of journalists and representatives of various professions, including Lado Apkhazava, is scheduled.

As Lado Apkhazava pointed out, "People should have a place to protest."

"Today I was supposed to be in class, but I have to come to court. Ordinary people should have a place to protest or something with which we can express sincere protest. I’ve never been to such a peaceful demonstration. We didn’t use bad words, we expressed our solidarity. It turns out, solidarity is punished. This is very unfortunate," said Lado Apkhazava.

For information, a trial of journalists and representatives of various professions is scheduled at the Kutaisi City Court.

The trial of nine people will be led by Judge Tsitsino Mosidze. Journalists and other representatives of various fields are accused under the third part of Article 174-1 of the Administrative Offenses Code. The case was initiated due to a gathering and protest near the judge's house on January 26. The protesters were against the imprisonment of Mzia Amaglobeli and the decision of the appellate court.

According to media reports, the following individuals were issued protocols: Gela Mthivlishvili - journalist, editor of "Georgia's News" / "Mountain's News"; Nino Katamadze - musician, founder of the "Nino Katamadze Foundation"; Vladimir Apkhazava- teacher, first holder of the National Teacher's Award; Khvicha Vashakmadze - journalist; Ketevan Filauri - psychologist; Maia Tsiramua - psychologist; Irina Zarandia - civil activist; Givi Tsintsadze - member of the Lanchkhuti City Council; Eka Kuchalashvili - journalist at "Kutaisi Post".