Lela Khechoshvili, Kakheti
42-year-old man died in Ksani penitentiary establishment. He was resident of Gurjaani district. As relatives say the prisoner was initially placed in the jail hospital because of illness then was taken to the Infection Hospital due to aggravated conditions but he died there soon.
As representatives of the MIA clarified to the family members, the expertise will estimate real reason of his death. The expertise results will become known in 45 days. The family members said the prisoner had Hepatitis C.
The deceased person was arrested in September 2013. He was convicted under Article 181 of the Criminal Code of Georgia (extortion) and was sentenced to the imprisonment of five years and nine months.