**Police Investigator Accused of Lying to Detained Man**
A tense exchange took place in a courtroom as Tornike Goshadze, a man detained on charges of participating in group violence, questioned the investigator handling his case. The lawyer for Goshadze, Nina Lominadze, asked investigator Levan Abesadze why he was wearing a uniform from the General Water Provision (GWP) company instead of a police uniform when visiting Goshadze’s house.
Abesadze claimed that he had been wearing a police uniform and presented a court order to Goshadze. However, Goshadze’s lawyer pointed out that this seemed unlikely, as Abesadze was also said to have lied about his identity earlier in the case.
**Questions About Search and Seizure**
The investigator revealed that several items had been seized during the search of Goshadze’s house, including clothing, shoes, and a flag. Goshadze asked why the flag had been taken, and Abesadze explained that it could potentially contain information relevant to the investigation.
However, this explanation did little to calm tensions in the courtroom. Goshadze himself questioned Abesadze about his earlier statement, asking if he had indeed lied about being from the water utility company rather than the police. Abesadze denied making such a statement.
**Courtroom Tensions**
As the questioning continued, the atmosphere in the courtroom became increasingly tense. At one point, Goshadze asked Abesadze if he still wanted to punch him in the face, referencing an earlier incident at the precinct. Abesadze denied having any such desire, but it was clear that tensions between the two men were running high.
**Five Men Accused of Group Violence**
Goshadze and four other men – Giorgi Gorgadze, Irakli Miminoshvili, Insaf Aliyev, and Nikoloz Javakhishvili – are accused of participating in group violence. If convicted, they could face 4 to 6 years in prison.
Read More @ www.interpressnews.ge
