Formula TV - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Formula TV, Camera crew

Incident date: July 16, 2024

Attack type:

Bullying, intimidation, pressure, threats of violence and death, including cyber-

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

Additional information:

Temur Tatarashvili, a well-known Georgian singer, who attended the ruling Georgian Dream party's new office opening ceremony, insulted Formula TV camera crew. Journalist asked him about his support of the Georgian Dream, he kept pushing her microphone, swearing and showing middle finger to the camera crew.

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