The decision of the court is dangerous for Georgian democracy. Such a statement the US Senator Jim Risch made in an interview with Voice Of America.

“Today’s decision, which means the pre-trial detention of the leader of the leading opposition party, is dangerous for Georgian democracy.

Nika Melia’s detention is another politically motivated imprisonment that has become a very frequent occurrence and will inevitably complicate the ongoing negotiations between Georgian political parties on the governance of Georgia”, - said Risch.