03:31

Tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili released on bail

Content Partner Cover Image
Content Partner Profile Image
Uploaded by a Newsflare content partner

Buy video

Tennis Player Nikoloz Basilashvili, who stands charged with the abuse of his former wife, has been released on bail.

In particular, Tbilisi City Court released the accused on 100 000 GEL(Georgian Lari(, 30 .000 USD) bail.

According to the sportsman's lawyer, the defendant denies charges.

Nikiloz Basilashvili was arrested on May 22, after he abused his former wife following an argument with her on May 21.Tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili denies charges filed against him, according to his lawyer Irma Chkadua.

The lawyer said there is no evidence that the sportsman committed any offence.
Irma Chkadua-lawyer
"He denies charges, as he has not committed anything. There is no evidence in the case", the lawyer said.

Nikoloz Basilashvili was arrested on May 22 for allegedly abusing his firmer wife on May 21. Today, the City Court released him on bail of 100 000 usd.The Prosecutor's Office of Georgia is demanding pre-trial detention of tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili.

The agency has charged Basilashvili for abusing his ex-wife.

The investigation established that the sportsman physically abused his ex-wife N.D. after having an argument with her on May 21.

He was arrested on May 22.

The pre-trial hearing of the case is currently being held in the Tbilisi City Court behind the closed door.

The investigation against Basilashvili is underway under Article 126, Part 2, Subparagraph B of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which envisages violence against a family member.

Categories

Tags

From the blog

Stories not Stock: 3 Reasons Why You Should Use UGC Instead of Stock Video

Video content is an essential part of a brand’s marketing strategy, and while stock footage has been a reliable go-to in the past, forward-thinking companies are looking to user-generated content for their video needs.

View post
Content Partner Cover Image
Content Partner Profile Image
Uploaded by a Newsflare content partner

Buy video