Trial of former justice minister starts in Georgia
By Nazrin Gadimova
The trial regarding a scandalous video footage of presumed torture and rape in Gldani prison and other charges began against former Georgian Justice Minister Zurab Adeishvili on July 11.
Adeishvili left Georgia after the parliamentary elections of October 1, 2012, therefore, the charges against him were made in absentia.
The former minister is accused of abuse of power, organization of degrading and inhuman treatment of prisoners and evidence tampering.
Georgian TV channels broadcast several video footages of alleged torture and rape in Gldani prison in the capital Tbilisi on September 18, 2012. Former prison officer Vladimir Bedukadze circulated a shocking video taken in the Gldani prison on the eve of the parliamentary elections. Following the release of the highly controversial video footage thousands of protesters joined rallies in Tbilisi, Batumi, Poti, Kutaisi and Gori.
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