Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Soso Ramishvili
Gender : Male
Age : 32
Race : White
Date : 03/21/2025
Location : Brooklyn Criminal Court
City : Brooklyn
County : Kings
State : New York
Agency : New York City Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 21, 2025, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Soso Ramishvili, 32, was found unresponsive in a holding cell at Brooklyn Criminal Court, just an hour before his scheduled arraignment. Ramishvili had been arrested on March 18 for allegedly shoplifting $213 worth of power tools from a Home Depot store in Mill Basin and possessing a substance believed to be cocaine. His arraignment had been postponed six times over three days. During his time in custody, Ramishvili required medical attention multiple times for drug-related health issues, including withdrawal symptoms. He was pronounced dead in the cell. The cause of death remains under investigation. The Legal Aid Society and Brooklyn Defenders have called for an independent investigation, highlighting concerns over inadequate medical care during his detention.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nypost.com/2025/03/22/man-found-dead-inside-holding-cell-at-nyc-courthouse-cops/
