**Court Hearing Reveals Lack of Evidence Against Protest Detainees**
A dramatic turn of events took place at a court hearing in Georgia, where comedian Onise Tskhadadze, one of the 11 defendants arrested during a protest rally, made a bold statement to investigator Arsen Khunashvili. Tskhadadze, who was accompanied by his lawyer, offered to open his laptop and phone to reveal any incriminating evidence in front of the court.
“I can bring you my laptop and phone, and together with my lawyer, open the chat for you anywhere,” Tskhadadze said. “You will not find any contact between me and any of these people [the other defendants].” This statement was made in response to Khunashvili’s claim that a video showed objects being thrown during the protest rally.
**Investigator’s Response Raises Questions**
Khunashvili responded by saying that the video showed objects being thrown, including a “heavy object” allegedly thrown by one of the defendants, Archaya. However, the defendants pointed out that no such video had been presented at the hearing, leaving many questions unanswered. The defendants argued that if there was evidence of wrongdoing, it should have been shown in court.
**Defendants Question Morality of Prosecution**
Tskhadadze took the opportunity to ask Khunashvili a moral question. He asked if the investigator felt any responsibility for the prolonged detention of 11 individuals, including minors and adults. Tskhadadze also questioned what exactly was criminal about his own video, which had been shown briefly on TV.
**Background: Protest Rallies and Arrests**
For context, during recent protest rallies near Parliament in Georgia, 11 individuals were arrested on charges of participating in group violence. The detainees face up to 6 years of imprisonment under Article 225, Part 2 of the Georgian Criminal Code. The incident has raised concerns about police brutality and the treatment of protesters.
**What’s Next?**
The court hearing raises more questions than answers. With no concrete evidence presented against the defendants, it remains to be seen how this case will unfold. As Tskhadadze said, “Morally and as a human being, do you feel any responsibility?” The investigator’s response has left many wondering about the justice system in Georgia.
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