The Georgian Ombudsman, Levon Yosliani, is studying the circumstances detailed in the letter of the convicted former prime minister, Irakli Gribashvili. He will contact the investigative authorities to find out whether an investigation has been opened regarding the facts of the pressure, blackmail and coercion to plead guilty to corruption offenses. As part of his powers, the ombudsman will also examine other possible rights violations mentioned in the public statement, including the legality of closing the trial, issues of presentation of evidence by the defense and access to the case materials.