A new administrative proceeding has been initiated against civil activist Baia Margishvili, who has already been placed under administrative detention twice on charges of blocking a roadway. In addition, a criminal case against her is currently pending before the court concerning the tearing of court documents, which carries a potential sentence of up to two years of imprisonment.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs now accuses Margishvili of insulting law enforcement officers. Under the Code of Administrative Offences, this act is punishable by a fine ranging from 500 to 6,000 GEL or administrative detention for up to 60 days.

According to Margishvili, the case relates to statements she made regarding Prosecutor Irakli Tsirekidze of the General Inspection, Victim Coordinator Ana Gamezardashvili, and Prosecutor Giorgi Dolakidze, who were involved in the investigation of a sexual violence complaint she filed two years ago. Margishvili states that the case remains unresolved to date and that she is now being accused of insulting the prosecutors and the coordinator involved in that investigation.

The case is being considered by Judge Tornike Kapanadze of the Tbilisi City Court. The hearing is scheduled for 4 March at 15:00.