Six months later, the Georgian Prosecutor's Office brought charges for attacking journalists.

Those involved in the attack on journalists outside Kakha Kaladze's campaign headquarters in the fall of 2025 have been charged with obstructing journalistic activity. The defendants remain at large.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," journalists and activists were beaten during a protest outside the Georgian Dream campaign headquarters in Tbilisi. Alexander Keshelashvili and Keto Mikadze of Publika were beaten, and both had their phones confiscated by the attackers who emerged from the headquarters. Police have announced the opening of an investigation.

The Georgian Prosecutor's Office has charged two individuals with obstructing the professional activities of Publika journalists. The incident occurred on September 8, 2025, near the campaign headquarters of Kakha Kaladze, who was then running for re-election as Tbilisi mayor from the ruling Georgian Dream party, according to Novosti Georgia. [The text appears to be incomplete and likely a mistranslation.]

Journalists identified the attackers shortly after the incident. Despite this, the investigation continued for several months.

After charges were filed, the suspects remain at large. The prosecutor's office did not specify what preventive measure they intend to request for them in court.

The investigation is being conducted under Part 1 of Article 154 of the Criminal Code of Georgia – obstruction of a journalist's professional activities. It carries a fine, community service, or house arrest for a term of six months to two years.

Protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Security forces violently dispersed the protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detained protesters. More than 1,000 people were subjected to administrative prosecution during the protests. The "Caucasian Knot" has prepared a report, "Key Points to the Persecution of Protest Participants in Georgia".