NGOs are urging judge Urtmelidze to recuse himself from Rustavi 2 case.
They said that it is necessary to protect the principle of impartiality and transparency.

Otherwise, the third sector believes that the judge can be under pressure from prosecution.

"The fact that the investigation was started against the judge"s family members oes provide evidence that the indirect pressure really may be implemented," - said the Head of "Transparency International - Georgia" Eka Gigauri.

NGOs also plan to share the details of the situation around Rustavi-2 with international organizations .