Nana Sander, Convicted in October 4 Case, Requests Plea Deal from Prosecution

Nana Sander, convicted in the case of the October 4 events, has applied to the prosecution requesting the conclusion of a plea agreement. Her lawyer, Goga Bogveradze, announced this at the Tbilisi Court of Appeals.

According to the lawyer, following communication with the prosecution side, they agreed that Sander will leave the penitentiary facility on the basis of a plea bargain. Bogveradze said Sander admits and repents both acts presented as charges against her.

At the court hearing, Nana Sander stated: "Yes, I plead guilty. I agree with my lawyer on everything. I agree to a plea agreement of 1 year and 1 month."

The prosecution side confirms its readiness to conclude a plea agreement. According to the prosecutor, the appropriate procedure must be followed to determine the conditions under which the convicted person will be released.

In the same case, Abo Naveriani refuses a plea agreement, as he considers himself an illegally detained prisoner. Anton Upper is wanted, while Mariam Meyanwishvili has been fined.

A total of 12 defendants were involved in this episode. Eight of them, Aleksandre Khabeishvili, Beka Qelekhsashvili, Giorgi Mumladze, Mamuka Labuchidze, Guriel Kardava, Avtandil Surmanidze and Vakhtang Pitskhelauri, were granted plea agreements with a 3-year suspended sentence. They admitted their guilt.