**Tbilisi City Court: Givi Targamadze Refuses to Cooperate**
Givi Targamadze, a Georgian politician, appeared at the Tbilisi City Court yesterday to give testimony in front of a magistrate judge. However, his refusal to cooperate with the investigation has raised more questions than answers.
According to reports, Targamadze was initially summoned by the Prosecutor’s Office after he failed to appear before the parliamentary temporary investigative commission. This led to him being called to court, where he gave his testimony. During his statement, Targamadze expressed his dissatisfaction with the investigation, stating that he does not recognize the Prosecutor’s Office “politically or personally.”
Targamadze’s objections stem from a bombing case against him, which he claims was not thoroughly investigated and was instead covered up by the very same Prosecutor’s Office. He also questioned the legitimacy of the parliamentary temporary investigative commission, citing its creation on the basis of a letter written by Ms. Kakabadze, a TV personality who has been known for her pro-Russian views.
Targamadze further emphasized his stance by pointing out that he was responsible for defense and intelligence from 2003 to 2012, not security, which is what the commission is supposedly interested in. He also suggested that if they are genuinely concerned about human rights during that time period, they should be asking Sozar Subari, the Ombudsman from that era.
**Investigation Underway**
It’s worth noting that Targamadze was summoned to provide an explanation on April 3 as part of a parliamentary temporary investigative commission. If found guilty, he could face formal charges under Article 349 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which concerns failure to comply with a request from the Parliament’s temporary investigative commission.
In this context, it seems that Targamadze is not only refusing to cooperate but also challenging the legitimacy of the entire investigation. His stance raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the process, as well as the motivations behind it.