**Prosecutors Play Hooky, Nika Melia Stays Away**
Nika Melia, a key figure in Georgia’s opposition movement, says he won’t attend tomorrow’s court hearing in his case. And it looks like the prosecutors won’t be showing up either.
According to Melia, two female prosecutors have asked the court to excuse their absence from the hearing because they’re attending a training session… elsewhere in the country. This means that neither Melia nor the prosecutors will be present at the hearing tomorrow.
This development is no surprise, given Melia’s previous statements about boycotting the court process. In fact, he told reporters that he would await the verdict from outside the courtroom. Now it seems like both sides are skipping the show.
**The Background**
For those who may not know, Nika Melia was summoned to provide explanations to a temporary investigative commission of the Georgian Parliament, but he chose not to attend. As a result, he was charged under Article 349 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to “failure to comply with the demands of a temporary investigative commission.”
Melia has refused to pay the bail set by the Tbilisi City Court, which is why his case has been making headlines in Georgia.
**What It Means**
The postponement of tomorrow’s hearing could be a sign that both sides are playing a waiting game. Melia has already declared his intention not to participate in the court process, and now it seems like the prosecutors are following suit.
This development raises questions about the effectiveness of the judicial system in Georgia. Will the court simply grant another postponement, or will they finally deliver a verdict? The answer remains to be seen.
Stay tuned for updates on this story as more information becomes available!
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