Paata Burchuladze’s son on plea deals: Leaders who fought against the regime shamefully surrendered; I believe this "decision" was made in an attempt to cover up the prison scandal

“Leaders who fought against the regime shamefully surrendered - commanders should not leave their soldiers on the battlefield,” says Shukri Burchuladze, the son of Paata Burchuladze, who was convicted in the October 4 case, commenting on the request for plea agreements submitted to the Prosecutor’s Office by Murtaz Zodelava and Lasha Beridze, who were also convicted in the same case.

According to him, the decision was made “in an attempt to cover up the prison scandal.”

“Let’s call everything by its proper name! The truth must be told!

A prisoner who stood against the brutality of the Georgian regime at the cost of his life was turned into a hero, while the leaders who fought against the regime shamefully surrendered.

I believe this ‘decision’ was made in an attempt to cover up the prison scandal.

Putting everything else aside, commanders should not leave their soldiers on the battlefield,” Shukri Burchuladze wrote.

For reference, those convicted in the October 4 case - Murtaz Zodelava, Lasha Beridze, Guri Zhvania, and Irakli Chkhvirkia - are seeking plea agreements.