Elisashvili is accused of attempting to commit a terrorist attack.

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Aleko Elisashvili, one of the leaders of the Lelo - Strong Georgia coalition, has been charged with attempting to commit a terrorist act after he was detained while attempting to set fire to the Tbilisi City Court office.

As reported by the Caucasian Knot, on November 29, security forces detained Aleko Elisashvili, one of the leaders of the Lelo - Strong Georgia coalition, in connection with the arson attack on the Tbilisi City Court office. Elisashvili was severely beaten, and his defense claimed he committed the arson in protest against the government's actions.

The Georgian Prosecutor's Office has published official information about the charges brought against Aleko Elisashvili, one of the leaders of "Lelo - Strong Georgia." He is accused of attempting to commit a terrorist act (Part 1 of Article 323 of the Georgian Criminal Code). He faces 10 to 15 years in prison, Georgia Online reported on November 30.

The office noted that during the arson attack on the Tbilisi City Court office, Elisashvili was in possession of a firearm, ammunition, and items necessary for committing a terrorist act. He also resisted security guards and attempted to use a firearm. He also resisted bailiffs and was subsequently detained.

Elisashvili's lawyer stated that his client denies guilt and considers his actions a form of protest. He asserted that his actions do not constitute a crime.

In July, one of the leaders of the Strong Georgia opposition coalition, Aleko Elisashvili, was found guilty of insulting Georgian Dream MP Lasha Talakhadze. The court fined him.