Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07TBILISI2151
2007-08-29 12:05:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tbilisi
Cable title:
PROSECUTOR GENERAL ON MAIA TOPURIA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L TBILISI 002151
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC AND DRL
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/29/2017
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL GG
SUBJECT: PROSECUTOR GENERAL ON MAIA TOPURIA
REF: TBILISI 2139
Classified By: Ambassador John F. Tefft, for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L TBILISI 002151
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC AND DRL
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/29/2017
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL GG
SUBJECT: PROSECUTOR GENERAL ON MAIA TOPURIA
REF: TBILISI 2139
Classified By: Ambassador John F. Tefft, for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) On August 29, Ambassador used a previously scheduled
meeting with Prosecutor General Adeishvili to raise concerns
about the Maia Topuria case (reftel) and noted the high level
of interest in the case, including by members of
Congress. Ambassador said there were allegations from
Topuria's lawyers of due process violations during the trial.
Ambassador said that GoG may have the right under Georgian
law to close the courtroom, but added that such measures
could invite suspicion. He requested a copy of the judgment,
which will explain the reasoning behind the sentencing, when
it becomes available. Adeishvili told the Ambassador that a
copy of the judgment will be available within 15 days, as
required by law, and that he would ensure post receives a
copy. He also stated that he is 95 per cent sure that the
appeal trial will be open to the public. Post will continue
to follow up on issues related to the case, and will make
available to the desk a copy of the judgment when received.
End Comment.
TEFFT
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC AND DRL
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/29/2017
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL GG
SUBJECT: PROSECUTOR GENERAL ON MAIA TOPURIA
REF: TBILISI 2139
Classified By: Ambassador John F. Tefft, for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) On August 29, Ambassador used a previously scheduled
meeting with Prosecutor General Adeishvili to raise concerns
about the Maia Topuria case (reftel) and noted the high level
of interest in the case, including by members of
Congress. Ambassador said there were allegations from
Topuria's lawyers of due process violations during the trial.
Ambassador said that GoG may have the right under Georgian
law to close the courtroom, but added that such measures
could invite suspicion. He requested a copy of the judgment,
which will explain the reasoning behind the sentencing, when
it becomes available. Adeishvili told the Ambassador that a
copy of the judgment will be available within 15 days, as
required by law, and that he would ensure post receives a
copy. He also stated that he is 95 per cent sure that the
appeal trial will be open to the public. Post will continue
to follow up on issues related to the case, and will make
available to the desk a copy of the judgment when received.
End Comment.
TEFFT