
Georgia
Batumi Police Chief Dgebuadze transferred one month after Amaghlobeli’s sentencing
Batumi Police Chief Irakli Dgebuadze was accused of inhumane treatment by imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli and others.
Batumi Police Chief Irakli Dgebuadze was accused of inhumane treatment by imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli and others.
The two journalists from the South Caucasus were among the top three finalists for the prize.
Mzia Amaghlobeli was sentenced to two years in prison for slapping Batumi’s police chief.
Amaghlobeli’s charges were downgraded at the last minute.
In her closing statement, Amaghlobeli said she considers herself a winner whatever decision the court makes.
The case against Amaghlobeli has been widely condemned and viewed as being politically motivated.
The outlet was already in a vulnerable position due to its founder’s imprisonment.