According to Edison Research's opinion survey results, 39% of the Georgian public says that cameraman Lekso Lashkarava's death is fully related to the 5 July developments in the country, 39% think they are partially related and 22% finds no connection between them.
The survey was held following the order of the Formula TV Company from Aug 13 to Sept 5, with a total of 1,500 respondents participating in it countrywide. The margin of error is +/- 3%.
On 5 July, opponents of Tbilisi pride attacked journalists. The MIA of Georgia said that following the investigation activities, they determined that violent crimes were committed against 55 citizens, with 53 being representatives of different media outlets.
Far-right attacks were also carried out against representatives of various media outlets on 6 July.
TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava was physically assaulted during the 5 June developments.
The cameraman underwent treatment at New Hospitals for a few days.
Lekso Lashkarava was found dead at his own house on 11 July.
Cameraman Lashkarava was buried on 13 July.
