Man dies in holding cell at Brooklyn courthouse

A 32-year-old man named Soso Ramishvili was found dead in a holding cell at Brooklyn Criminal Court on Friday morning. This happened just one hour before he was scheduled to appear before a judge. Ramishvili had been waiting for arraignment for three nights after being arrested for shoplifting at a Home Depot. He was caught with over $200 worth of stolen power tools and was also found with what police believe may be cocaine. He faced several charges, including petit larceny and possession of stolen property. According to police sources, Ramishvili was sitting on the floor of his cell when he suddenly slumped over. Nurses checked on him and called emergency services, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death has not been determined, and an investigation is ongoing. While in custody, Ramishvili reportedly needed medical attention multiple times due to drug-related health problems. He had been to the hospital several times in the days leading up to his death, experiencing drug withdrawal symptoms. Concerns were raised about staffing issues at the courthouse that may have contributed to the delays in his case. Legal advocates are now calling for an independent investigation into his death, pointing out that he should have been released quickly for his minor offense but instead suffered in custody without adequate medical care. New York City law requires that individuals be arraigned within 24 hours of arrest unless there is a valid reason for any delays.