The police officer whom alleged victim Papuna Lotsulashvili is accused of assaulting is Vladimir Goderdzishvili. His lawyer, Vano Samkharadze, stated at the Gori District Court that Goderdzishvili is still undergoing treatment at a clinic.

Samkharadze is also representing another police officer, Ivane Misireli.

The lawyer for Vladimir Goderdzishvili and Ivane Misireli is requesting that his clients be released on bail of 5,000 GEL each.

According to Samkharadze, the case materials establish that the police officer’s injuries were inflicted by Papuna Lotsulashvili. Samkharadze stated that Goderdzishvili has fully admitted guilt and acknowledges the charges. According to the defense lawyer, Ivane Misireli is also asking for forgiveness and admitting guilt.

For reference, in Gori, in the so-called “Kombinati” settlement, law enforcement officers physically assaulted two individuals — Papuna Lotsulashvili and his friend.

In connection with the incident, six law enforcement officers have been arrested. They have been charged under Article 333, Part 3, Subparagraph “b” of the Criminal Code, which concerns abuse of official authority committed with violence. The offense carries a prison sentence ranging from 5 to 8 years.

At the same time, an investigation has also been launched against Papuna Lotsulashvili under Article 353 of the Criminal Code, which concerns violence against a police officer.