The Georgian Prosecutor General’s Office said on Wednesday that it had opened an investigation into the alleged rigging of the parliamentary elections on the basis of the address of the CEC under Article 164 (Interference with the work of election or referendum commissions) of the Criminal Code.

According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili was summoned for questioning on October 31 on the basis of the CEC’s statement and information disseminated online indicating that she had evidence of fraud.

When asked, "what would be your comment on this and other developments in Georgia?", a State Department spokesperson said the following:

"We join calls from international and local observers for a full and transparent investigation of all reports of election-related violations. We expect Georgia’s leaders to respect the rule of law. We want stakeholders to come together to ascertain the facts regarding what took place on election day. We continue to consult with all stakeholders in Georgia and our European partners, including OSCE/ODIHR and the EU, to determine the best path forward."