The prosecutor has charged me, and tomorrow, at the court hearing, we will probably find out what these charges entail.
Regardless of the intended sentence, nothing will change my stance that the country has been seized, the elections have been hijacked, and the country must be saved," said Mamuka Khazaradze, leader of "Lelo – Strong Georgia."
According to him, the commission is a circus aimed at discrediting the country's national interests, the military, and fallen heroes.
"The prosecutor has charged me, and tomorrow, we will probably learn in court what these charges include. No matter what punishment is intended, it will not change my view that the country has been seized, that the elections have been hijacked, and that the country must be saved. This commission is a circus that discredits our country's national interests, the military, and fallen heroes. Therefore, the fight will continue until the end. Our country needs a rapid reset. The demands for new elections and the release of political prisoners remain in force.
This parliament is illegitimate, the government is illegitimate, and the commission is engaged in discrediting a political party—specifically, me, Badri Japaridze, and our fellow fighters.
In any court, despite the fact that the judiciary and the prosecutor's office are under the control of Bidzina Ivanishvili and Murusidze, I am ready to answer any questions," said Mamuka Khazaradze.
For reference, the Prosecutor's Office has charged Mamuka Khazaradze, leader of "Lelo – Strong Georgia." According to the prosecutor’s statement, they will file a request for pretrial detention within the legally prescribed timeframe.
Notably, Khazaradze has been charged under Article 349 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to "failure to comply with the request of the Georgian Parliament's Temporary Investigative Commission." This offense is punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to one year, along with a ban on holding office or engaging in certain activities for up to three years.