The man charged in connection with home invasion and other crimes in DeKalb County slumped to the floor and passed out in his first court appearance, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Corey Griffin went to the floor Monday when he was told to stand when the judge entered the room, according to the television station. A deputy in the DeKalb County courtroom confirmed to the station that Griffin passed out during the session.

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Atlanta police apprehended Griffin, 48, based on outstanding DeKalb warrants, authorities said. Police received a 911 call that revealed his location.

He was booked into the DeKalb County jail Sunday, a sheriff’s spokeswoman said.

Charges against Griffin include two counts of rape, four counts of aggravated assault and home invasion, according to jail records.

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