Paata Salia, Kibar Khalvashi"s lawyer spoke about the decision of Judge"s recusal at the hearing. He also claimed that the case is a dispute on property and there is no fight against freedom of speech. Zaza Bibilashvili opposed his announcements.
Bibilashvili quoted Kibar Khalvashi"s letter, where MR Khalvashi says that the main thing is not to allow terrorists to own Rustavi2. " And I"m ready to give it to you,"-Mr. Khalvashi addresses Davit Dvali

Paata Salia has claimed that there is no basis for judge"s recusal and such motions should not be satisfied.