Nikoloz Basilashvili charged after ex-wife alleges domestic violence
The world No. 27 is accused of "violence against a family member committed in the presence of a minor" and was released on bail Sunday in his native Georgia.
World No. 27 Nikoloz Basilashvili faces up to three years in jail after being charged with "violence against a family member committed in the presence of a minor" in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Sunday.
The 28-year-old was arrested Friday after Neka Dorokashvili reported being “physically assaulted” by her ex-husband. Their five-year-old son Lukas reportedly witnessed the alleged incident.
Basilashvili was released after posting bail of 100,000 Georgian Lari (approximately $31,397) and denies the accusation, which falls under Article 126, Part 2, Subsection J of the nation’s Criminal Code. He began the 2020 ATP season 4-5 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the tour’s suspension in early March.
"I feel your support and love for which I am extremely grateful for," Basilashvili said in a translated post on his official Facebook page. "As for May 22nd, I hope all the details will be revealed, now in court and [through] a fair trial."
Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.
