The first court trial at which late young footballer Giorgi Shakarashvili's case is set to be discussed has been scheduled for 31 July.
Despite Article 109 being included in the case, none of the detainees has yet been charged with deliberate homicide. The charge may be pressed in two weeks' time. If the Prosecution fails to present enough evidence for the charges to be stiffened, the trial may be canceled. Due to the fact that minors are involved in the case, time for bringing the charge of deliberate homicide against them is predetermined.
Giorgi Shakarashvili's family notified the police of his missing on 19 June, with the police starting search and rescue operations immediately.
After four days of non-stop efforts, divers found young Shakarashvili's body in the river Aragvi.
The investigation was launched, with the sportsmen involved in the case being already questioned.
The MIA detained 17 people over the young footballer's death. They are facing the charges of group violence, illegal deprivation of liberty, and subjecting two or more individuals to physical abuse.
