The 11 individuals detained on charges of participating in organized group violence—Andro Chichinadze, Onise Tskhadadze, Jano Archaia, Ruslan Sivakov, Luka Jabua, Guram Mirtskhulava, Valeri Tetrashvili, Giorgi Terishvili, Irakli Qerashvili, Revaz Kiknadze, and Sergei Kukharchuk—were found not guilty of the original charge by the court. However, the charge was reclassified, and they were found guilty of participating in group actions.

Judge Nino Galustashvili sentenced each of the accused to two years of imprisonment.

The judge did not provide any explanation regarding the verdict and directly announced the operative part of the decision.

According to Galustashvili’s explanation, the 11 detained individuals were initially charged under Article 225, Part 2 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to participation in organized group violence and carries a penalty of 4 to 6 years of imprisonment. Judge Galustashvili reclassified the charge to Article 226 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to active participation in group actions that disrupt public order.