The Special Investigative Service revealed a citizen of the Russian Federation on the fact of violence against the “TV Formula” journalist

The Special Investigative Service revealed a citizen of the Russian Federation on the fact of violence against the “TV Formula” journalist

The investigation carried out by the Special Investigation Service established that on December 19, 2022, “TV Formula” journalist D.K and cameraman M.M  were in the A. Pushkin street,  trying to shoot citizen of the Russian Federation E.K. with camera , when E.K (the accused person) got into his car and deliberately hit the legs of the journalist D.K, who was standing in front of him; as a result, the victim received a minor injury.

The Special Investigation Service conducted all the necessary investigative and procedural actions and on December 20, 2022, based on the obtained evidence, Prosecutor's Office initiated a criminal prosecution against the citizen of the Russian Federation for the crime committed under Article 126, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Georgia.

Protection of the rights of journalists and their professional activities is one of the main priorities of the Special Investigation Service. The Special Investigation Service ensures timely and efficient investigation of similar types of cases.