Politician Aleko Elisashvili, one of the leaders of the Strong Georgia – Lelo coalition, who was arrested on charges of attempted terrorist act, has been found guilty by the court.

Under the ruling of Judge Giorgi Gelashvili, Elisashvili was sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment.

The conviction relates to an incident at the Tbilisi City Court Chancellery building, where employees of the court's bailiff service intervened to stop Elisashvili's actions, after which he was arrested at the scene by law enforcement officers.

For reference, Elisashvili was charged under Article 19 in conjunction with Article 323(1) of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which concerns the attempted commission of a terrorist act. The offense carries a prison sentence of 10 to 15 years.

Elisashvili has also been charged in a separate case under Article 323(1) of the Criminal Code, which concerns the commission of a terrorist act. Under Georgian law, this includes acts such as an explosion, arson, an attack on a person, the use of weapons, or other acts committed with terrorist intent that create a danger of causing death, significant property damage, or other grave consequences.

This offense is punishable by 10 to 15 years' imprisonment.