The attorney visited Vano Merabishvili today. Giorgi Chiviashvili left the Matrosov prison shortly before. The lawyer met with Merabishvili for the first time after it was reported that the former prime minister"s case may be considered by the Pardon Commission.

According to Vano Merabishvili`s attorney, his client did not address the so-called " Pardon Commission. the decision on the early release of Merabishvili will depend on the political will.

Merabishvili has been sentenced to 6 years and 9 months of imprisonment, he has already spent 4 years and 5 months. This term enables the Commission to consider the issue of his early release.