Onlookers assemble at Tbilisi Courthouse during the Skhvitaridze legal proceedings

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The Courtroom Drama unfolds - Tornike Skhvitaridze's Case

Things got heated at Tbilisi City Court recently as supporters of Tornike Skhvitaridze demanded a roomier courtroom and the police to vacate the premises. The chaos ensued due to limited public access to the trial, as the courtroom was too small.

Tornike Skhvitaridze is under fire for allegedly insulting police officer Mirian Kavtaradze, as per Article 173 of the Administrative Offenses Code. He's the brother of Saba Skhvitaridze, who's been charged with assaulting the same officer.

There's still some confusion about whether the authorities will impose administrative detention, as they did in similar cases of Miranda Baghaturia and Ana Kurashvili.

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This latest development revolves around Tornike Skhvitaridze's administrative offense case and the follow-up protests:

Tornike Skhvitaridze’s Allegations
Charges: Accused under Article 173 of Georgia’s Administrative Offenses Code for allegedly insulting police officer Mirian Kavtaradze.
Courtroom Chaos
May 2 unrest: Supporters at Tbilisi City Court pushed for a larger venue and removal of police from the hall due to space constraints.
Potential Penalty
Administrative detention: It remains uncertain if authorities will seek administrative detention for Skhvitaridze, similar to the cases of Baghaturia and Kurashvili.

Additional Developments

Opposition Fined
May 5 fines: Miranda Bagaturia (Akhali party) and Ana Kurashvili (Girchi – More Freedom) were each fined GEL 4,000 under Article 173 for allegedly insulting Kavtaradze during Saba Skhvitaridze’s hearing. Both deny the accusations, claiming they weren't present when Kavtaradze left the courtroom.
Broader Protests
May 5 demonstrations: Although the May 2 courtroom fracas primarily focused on Tornike Skhvitaridze, larger-scale protests on May 5 saw protesters march to the Interior Ministry, signifying ongoing tensions over perceived government suppression of dissent.

No new updates on Tornike Skhvitaridze's specific trial outcome were reported in the available materials.

Tornike Skhvitaridze is currently on trial in Tbilisi, Georgia, accused under Article 173 of the Administrative Offenses Code for allegedly insulting police officer Mirian Kavtaradze.
The trial of Tornike Skhvitaridze has been met with chaos, as supporters demanded a roomier courtroom and the police to vacate the premises due to limited public access, causing a commotion at Tbilisi City Court.
There is speculation over whether authorities will impose administrative detention on Tornike Skhvitaridze, similar to the cases of Miranda Baghaturia and Ana Kurashvili, who were each fined GEL 4,000 under Article 173 for allegedly insulting Kavtaradze during a previous hearing.
The protests over Tornike Skhvitaridze's case have not only focused on his specific trial outcome but have also signaled broader tensions over perceived government suppression of dissent, as larger-scale demonstrations on May 5 saw protesters march to the Interior Ministry.