24-03-2025 18:54:19 Society
Activist Jafar Ilmaz, also known as Temur Katamadze, who was accused of verbally insulting Nino Nadiradze, the director of the "Vivamedi" clinic, was found guilty of an administrative offense by the court.
Judge Lela Tsagareishvili ruled that he must pay an administrative fine of 2,800 GEL.
At today's hearing, a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs explained that on March 6, Katamadze was at the clinic, where he received medical treatment. However, he then engaged in petty hooliganism in a public place and insulted the clinic's director, Nino Nadiradze.
In response, Katamadze stated that after a 48-day hunger strike, he was placed in inadequate conditions at the clinic. He denied the allegations.
"I did not insult her either verbally or physically. On the contrary, I was the one who was insulted. They claim I kicked her—no, I simply changed my foot position after five minutes, lifted my foot, and she [Nadiradze] started screaming. Three people witnessed it. She said I kicked her, but I told her, 'No, ma’am, I did not.' I was completely calm, never raised my voice, but they were aggressive towards me," Katamadze said during the hearing.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs accused Temur Katamadze of committing an offense under Article 166 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which refers to petty hooliganism.
For reference, activist Temur Katamadze is currently in custody. He was initially detained by the police in Batumi on administrative charges, but after his release, he was re-arrested. Upon his second arrest, the police accused Katamadze of lacking the legal right to reside in Georgia.