On November 6, Georgia’s Prosecutor’s Office brought charges against eight opposition leaders, accusing them of crimes against the state.
According to the prosecution, three of the eight leaders Elene Khoshtaria, Zurab Japaridze, and Giorgi Vashadze are accused of contributing to the imposition of international sanctions on leaders of the ruling Georgian Dream party and other individuals.
Charges Against Individual Opposition Leaders
Elene Khoshtaria was charged under:
- Article 318, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Georgia (sabotage),
- Article 319 (providing material resources for sabotage),
- Article 321¹, Part 1 (assisting a foreign state in hostile activities).
If convicted, Khoshtaria faces 7 to 15 years in prison.
Zurab Japaridze was charged under:
- Article 318, Part 1 (sabotage),
- Article 319 (assisting a foreign state in hostile activities).
If convicted, he faces 7 to 15 years in prison.
Giorgi Vashadze was charged under:
- Article 318, Part 1 (sabotage),
- Article 319 (assisting a foreign state in hostile activities).
If convicted, Vashadze faces 7 to 15 years in prison.
Mikheil Saakashvili was charged under:
- Article 317 of the Criminal Code of Georgia calling for the violent overthrow of Georgia’s constitutional order or state authority.
If convicted, Saakashvili faces up to three years in prison.
Nika Gvaramia was charged under:
- Article 318, Part 1 (sabotage).
If convicted, Gvaramia faces 2 to 4 years in prison.
Nika Melia was charged under:
- Article 318, Part 1 (sabotage).
If convicted, Melia faces 2 to 4 years in prison.
Mamuka Khazaradze was charged under:
- Article 318, Part 1 (sabotage).
If convicted, Khazaradze faces 2 to 4 years in prison.
Badri Japaridze was charged under:
- Article 318, Part 1 (sabotage).
If convicted, he faces 2 to 4 years in prison.