19-year-old Saba Jikia, accused of assaulting a police officer, has been sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison

The Tbilisi City Court found 19-year-old Saba Jikia, accused of attacking a police officer, guilty.

By the decision of Judge Tamar Mchedlishvili, Jikia was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months of imprisonment.

The judge explained that all parties involved should be aware of the basis for her decision. According to Mchedlishvili, the court made its ruling based on the evidence examined during the trial. She stated that the testimonies of witnesses questioned during the court session confirmed that the person who kicked the police officer was Saba Jikia.

The judge’s decision was met with dissatisfaction from those present in the courtroom.

Before the verdict was announced, the accused exercised his right to deliver a final statement. He thanked the public for their support and stated that he remained resolute.

For reference, Saba Jikia was charged under Article 353, Part 1 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to an attack on a police officer. Specifically, he was accused of striking an employee of the State Security Service.

This charge carries a penalty of 4 to 7 years of imprisonment.