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Georgia: man dies in hospital after alleged abuse in prison

A 46-year-old man, Ioseb Gorgadze, died, May 4, after three months of treatment at the Vivamedi clinic, where he was transferred from prison in late January with multiple injuries. His lawyer claims that he was “severely beaten” in custody and alleges abuse by prison staff.

Source: civil georgia (05/05/2025)