Elisashvili Faces New Charge as Prosecutor Accuses Him of ‘Contempt of Court’ Through ‘Insult’ of Police Witness

Imprisoned opposition politician Aleko Elisashvili is facing a new criminal charge of “contempt of court” after a prosecutor accused him of “insulting” a police officer who was testifying as a witness in court. The offence, defined under Article 366 of Georgia’s Criminal Code, carries a fine, community service or up to one year in prison. …

By Civil.ge