Aleksandre Sajaia - Justice for Journalists

Aleksandre Sajaia

Affiliated media: Mtavari Arkhi, Journalist

Incident date: February 3, 2025

Attack type:

  • Criminal/administrative prosecution excluding (1), (2) and (3)

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Mediachecker

Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

Additional information:

Aleksandre Sajaia, a journalist for Mtavari Arkhi, was accused of "artificially blocking the road" on Rustaveli while covering a protest. He was fined GEL 5,000 (USD 2,800) but appealed the decision. The court ultimately issued him a verbal reprimand.

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