Imprisonment is neither easy nor simple, but it is not dangerous either. I am not afraid of imprisonment, but what I will find outside - a country fighting for freedom, or a country conquered without tanks, - Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of Netgazeti and Batumelebi, said in the Kutaisi Court of Appeal.

According to her, today dignity is above the protection of the constitution.

“I have nothing to add in the legal part. There is nothing to say except to express my gratitude for this worthy defense…

A voice that strengthens me a lot. I think that besides me, this will be an example of struggle for many people, especially those who fight for democracy…

I don’t know when you will issue a verdict and how fair it will be - how much you will leave me in the hands of the criminal justice system…

I’m not talking about punishment, because we have such repressive laws…

Let’s imagine that the court lets me go home, but we have such repressive laws, they may bring me back…

We have such repressive laws that you one be arrested for wearing a mask.

Let’s not ask why. The regime will come up with whatever it takes.

We must not lose faith - the regime will imprison us repeatedly to make us offended.

Imprisonment is neither easy nor simple, but neither it is dangerous. I am not afraid of imprisonment, but what I will find outside - a country that is fighting for freedom, or a country conquered without tanks.

I think that love for the homeland and a sense of dignity are innate. Today, dignity is protecting the constitution.

I call on you to fight before it is too late.

Fight until the end!” - Mzia Amaglobeli said at the trial.

Radio Liberty broadcasts the aforementioned statement by Mzia Amaglobeli.

The Kutaisi Court of Appeals is considering the appeal of Mzia Amaglobeli, the founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti. Mzia Amaglobeli is also attending the hearing.

Mzia Amaglobeli's lawyers are requesting the annulment of the verdict against Mzia Amaglobeli and her release. The prosecutor's office is demanding a heavier sentence for Mzia Amaglobeli.

On August 6, Mzia Amaglobeli, the founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, was sentenced to 2 years in prison. In particular, she was convicted under Part 1 of Article 353 of the Criminal Code, which provides for resistance, threats, or violence against a public order defender or other government official. The punishment for this act is a fine, house arrest for a term of up to 2 years, and imprisonment for a term of 2 to 6 years.