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The estate of Irvo Otieno files a $25-million lawsuit; help for those who have lost health insurance following massive federal government layoffs; U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner introduce legislation to roll back tariffs against Canada; a monster-themed mini golf course chain is coming to Henrico; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

A recap of Election Day in Henrico; a 73-year-old man dies in a moped crash; an update on the case against two Henrico Sheriff's deputies in the death of Irvo Otieno; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder.Support the show

PLUS: Results from the first Irvo Otieno trial; GRTC expansion plans; how some are helping after Helene; free meals at Rockingham schools; and VCU Health eyes downtown Altria property. P.S. – The ports strike is over!

Day two of the trial of Wavie Jones, who is charged in connection with the 2023 death of Irvo Otieno, began with defense attorneys attempting to have Irvo Otieno's mother, Caroline Ouko, removed from the courtroom. Attorneys argued that Ouko's crying in the courtroom was disruptive and that she spoke to the media on Monday. The judge disagreed, and prosecutors continued to put on their evidence. Jones, who was a security employee at Central State Hospital, is the first of the defendants to stand trial. Jones is being represented by attorneys Doug Ramseur and Emilee Hasbrouck. Perhaps the most compelling...Article LinkSupport the show

A new owner for Eastern Henrico's largest shopping center; a scathing report about the death of Irvo Otieno; the Henrico Citizen turns 23; how to add native plants to your garden; 42 cats and dogs are awaiting adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; CAT Theatre seeks memories from its past 60 years.Support the show

A newly released report by the disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) reveals that the death of Irvo Otieno, who was killed at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County during a mental health crisis while in police custody last year, could have been prevented had sheriff's deputies and hospital staff not used prone restraint, a controversial method of subduing individuals. In a presentation of the findings before the House Appropriations Committee at the state Capitol in Richmond Tuesday, Colleen Miller, the dLCV's executive director, urged lawmakers to end the criminalization of mental illness, remove law enforcement from the state's response...Article LinkSupport the show

Virginia budget provides $4.9M to tackle invasive species; Charges have been downgraded for the three remaining defendants accused of killing Irvo Otieno; City of Richmond receives $50 million from Virginia DEQ for combined sewer overflow project; and other stories

Henrico officials break ground on affordable housing units; a new restroom facility opens along the Virginia Capital Trail; RIC sets a new single-day passenger screening record; charges reduced for three in the death of Irvo Otieno; a Colonial Heights man dies in a motorcycle accident in Henrico's West End; the Dorey Park Farmers Market opens tomorrow.Support the Show.

Three people facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Irvo Otieno have had their charges downgraded. Wavie Jones, Kaiyell Sanders and Brandon Rodgers are now charged with involuntary manslaughter, according to online court records. Sanders and Rodgers are deputies with the Henrico Sheriff's Office while Jones is a worker at Central State Hospital. Earlier this month, Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Amanda Mann essentially dropped charges against five others arrested on second-degree murder charges in connection to Otieno's death. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article LinkSupport the Show.

Some charges dropped in Otieno death; Rep. Bob Good wants to defund NPR; MVP's burst pipe; and a new marine science degree at W&M.

Charges essentially dropped against five Henrico Sheriff's deputies in the Irvo Otieno case; Virginia ranks 10th on a sports tourism economic impact list; Virginia part of a multi-state settlement with an opioid manufacturer; six Henrico County high school seniors honored; VDOT seeks input on West Creek study.Support the Show.

Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Amanda Mann has essentially dropped charges against five of the eight people arrested in connection with the in-custody death of Irvo Otieno. Henrico County Sheriff's Deputies Jermaine Branch, Randy Boyer, Bradley Disse, Tabitha Levere, and Dwayne Bramble were previously charged with second-degree murder in connection to Otieno's March 2023 death. Otieno, 28, died while in custody at Central State Hospital after he was transported there from the Henrico County jail while experiencing a mental health crisis. The deputies were directly indicted by the previous Dinwiddie Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill. Mann filed to nolle prosse the...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Legislation inspired by a Henrico County man who died at Central State Hospital last March cleared its first hurdle at the Virginia General Assembly. The House Committee for Courts of Justice Criminal Subcommittee unanimously approved HB 1242, also called Irvo's Law, on Monday following testimony from loved ones of the bill's namesake. The bill aims to preserve a family member or caregiver's access to a loved one being treated at a health facility for a mental health crisis under an emergency custody order (ECO) or temporary detention order (TDO). Irvo Otieno, a Henrico County man, was suffering from a mental health crisis in...Article LinkSupport the show

It's a format-breaking intro for the last episode of 2023 — and we've got a lot of news to get through. From everyone here at VPM News, thank you so much for listening, watching, reading and engaging with us. We're going to take a couple weeks off now, but you'll hear from us soon. We'll be back on Thursday, Jan. 4.

The Henrico School Board requests additional funding to make repairs; a new way to get around in Northern Henrico; a report faults a local hospital for failing to properly treat Irvo Otieno in the days before his death; voting is open for the 3rd Annual RVA Sports Awards.Support the show

A new state inspector general report has been released about the incorrect removal of 3,400 eligible voters from Virginia's rolls; Gov. Youngkin announces proposed mental health bill in honor of Irvo Otieno; and other stories

HCA Healthcare's Henrico Doctors' Hospital, the hospital where 28-year-old Irvo Otieno was first taken while he was in a mental health crisis days before his death, failed to give Otieno the emergency treatment he needed, according to an investigative report obtained by CBS 6. In response to a complaint about how the hospital handled Otieno, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requested that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) complete an investigation into whether the facility followed federal regulations. The findings, obtained by CBS 6 reporter Melissa Hipolit, revealed hospital staff failed to provide the necessary stabilizing treatment after...Article LinkSupport the show

09/21/23 - The family of Irvo Otieno reaches $8.5 million settlement in his wrongful death suit; The Virginia Department of Elections announced it signed agreements with five states and Washington DC to share voter data; and other stories.

Virginia's sales tax holiday will be reinstated if Governor Glenn Youngkin signs the bipartisan budget deal approved by lawmakers Wednesday; State education officials announced a new effort to address pandemic-related learning loss Thursday; Central State Hospital, where Irvo Otieno was killed in March, has recorded more medical emergencies this year than last. 

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced new Board of Visitors appointments for 14 Virginia colleges and universities Wednesday; Lawyers representing the family of Irvo Otieno have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into the 29-year-old's death; The United States Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admission policies at two universities Thursday.

Parts of our area move into the red zone in air quality from Canadian wildfires, meaning the air is unhealthy for the general population… Areas around Charlottesville will get hundreds of thousands of dollars for opioid abatement… Lawyers for the family of Irvo Otieno ask the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into his death….

Kelli and Michael Paul continue their conversation with Allan-Charles Chipman, Executive Director of Initiatives of Change USA. In this portion of the the interview, the three talk about the death of Irvo Otieno, a young man in a mental health crisis who died at the hands of nearly a dozen prison personnel, and why such untimely and misdiagnosed deaths persist and how to prevent them.Support the show: https://richmond.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of Virginia's most polarizing state Senators were defeated in closely watched primary races, according to the Associated Press; Doc Antle — known for appearing in the Netflix series “Tiger King” — was found guilty last week of four felonies after attempting to purchase endangered lion clubs in Frederick County; Prosecutors in Dinwiddie County have withdrawn charges against two of the 10 people involved in the March death of psychiatric hospital patient Irvo Otieno; and other local news stories.

Henrico is partnering with Richmond-area nonprofit Capital Trees, to expand green space throughout the county; A judge has ruled that seven Henrico County sheriff's deputies and three Central State Hospital employees cannot be tried together in Irvo Otieno's death; Virginia Commonwealth University might be looking at a budget shortfall next year of up to $25 million dollars; and other local news stories.

Family of Irvo Otieno called for charges to be brought in Henrico County and indicated they may formally request a federal investigation into his case Wednesday, following court hearings in Dinwiddie County where a clearer picture was given of when the next big step forward will happen in the second-degree murder case against ten Henrico County Sheriff's deputies and three Central State Hospital workers. Brief hearings were held Wednesday for three of the defendants charged in the 28-year-old Henrico man's death. Otieno's family also said they are considering formally asking federal investigators to get involved in the case. Continue reading this...Article LinkSupport the show

In local news, the Hunger and Health Coalition raised more than 9,000 dollars on March 18th. According to the Watauga Democrat, the empty bowls event is held annually at Watauga High School and is organized through Watauga High School's National Art Society. Participants at the event purchase a ticket which allows them to select a handmade bowl, their choice of soup provided by local restaurants, and a dessert. Many of the soup and dessert vendors were from local restaurants in Boone and the surrounding area. The event also featured a silent auction with items donated from various local businesses.  In total, the empty bowls event raised 9,500 dollars for the Hunger and Health Coalition which seeks to provide fresh food and prescription medication access to members of the high country.  In state news, a Raleigh teacher and coach was arrested Tuesday on charges of sexual misconduct with a student. According to WRAL, Almando Kilpatrick Brown, a physical education teacher and assistant football coach, was charged with attempting a sex act with a student and taking indecent liberties with a student. According to the arrest warrant, both charges involve the same student at the high school with the incident supposedly occurring in January. Brown's employment at the school ended on Friday. The state alleges that a month ago parents contacted Raleigh police about sexual conversations their daughter had with Brown and sexually explicit communications on Instagram. Brown is currently being held on a $50,000 bail.  In national news, surveillance video from a Virginia psychiatric facility shows seven sheriff's deputies and three hospital employees piling on top of a 28-year-old Black man for 11 minutes until he stopped moving. According to NPR, a grand jury issued indictments on charges of second-degree murder against 10 people who were charged last week in the March 6 death of Irvo Otieno. The video shows sheriff's deputies dragging a handcuffed and shirtless Otieno into a largely empty room in Central State Hospital with several small tables and placing him on some sort of seat. Several minutes later, the deputies moved Otieno to the floor and start to pile on top of him. Now to sports.  App State Baseball is heading into conference play. After winning the series at Marshall 2-1, the team will play their first home series against Georgia State looking to capitalize on the road series win. Every home series is going to be important to the mountaineers in order for them to keep up with a challenging sun belt conference. March Madness is in full swing, but the coach for Fairleigh Dickenson has already been promoted as a result the team's performance. After the team became the second 16 seed to ever beat a 1 seed in the men's college basketball tournament, coach Tobin Anderson agreed to a five year deal to coach for Iona, after their coach Rick Pitino left Iona for St John's. He was a finalist for the Iona job back in 2020 before the gales picked Pitino, but he likely would not have gotten the job if Fairleigh Dickenson was unable to beat Purdue. Elsewhere in the tournament, some notable results include fifteen seeded Princeton making it to the sweet 16, top seeded Kansas losing to Arkansas in the second round, and only one ACC team, the Miami Hurricanes, making it to the sweet 16. In NFL news, Cam Newton is trying to make a comeback. The best quarterback in Carolina Panthers history will participate in Auburn's pro day. He will throw to Auburn receivers looking to impress NFL scouts and make his way back into the league after missing the entire previous season. This has been your Wednesday morning sports report, now it is time to hear your Boone weather report. And now for a special weather report powered by booneweather.com! Today will be a cloudy day with a high of 49 and a low of 43. Rainy conditions are expected throughout the day until the mid-afternoon so stay dry!

Kaiyell Sanders, one of the sheriff's deputies charged in connection with the death of a Henrico man inside a Virginia psychiatric hospital last month, is also one of the defendants named in a federal lawsuit filed two years ago concerning an inmate severely beaten by two cell mates inside the Henrico County Jail. That lawsuit claims that Isiah Singleton was attacked for more than three hours back in August 2019. The suit alleges Singleton kicked the cell door several times and yelled for help, but no deputies ever came. As CBS 6 reported at the time, then-Sheriff Mike Wade said...Article LinkSupport the show

State medical examiner rules Irvo Otieno's death a homicide; The teacher allegedly shot by a 6-year-old student files a $40 million dollar lawsuit against the school system; What has Gov. Youngkin's Office of Transformation been up to?; and other local news stories  

Crime Insider for CBS6 Jon Burkett provides the latest crime numbers in Richmond and Irvo Otieno.

3.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Rolling Fork Devastation, Chris Christie v. Trump, VA Irvo Otieno Funeral, SC Hate Crime Bill The town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, was hit by a deadly tornado on Friday that claimed 25 lives across the state. We will speak with the Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships Director about the continued recovery efforts and how the public can pitch in to help. After a failed presidential run in 2016, Ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie thinks he can be the next president in 2024. Now he is saying Trump's Presidential run isn't ending well. I will show you what he said and remind Christie about the last time he and I had a conversation about presidential elections, which didn't end well for him. The funeral and memorial service for Irvo Otieno took place in Virginia this morning. We will show you what Otieno's Family Attorney, Ben Crump, said at the service and how the family continues fighting for Justice. Also, a new video was released showing the hours that led up to Otieno's death. We will show you the security footage contradicting what deputies reported about Otieno's behavior. In our tech talk segment, We will speak about an eLearning platform revolutionizing how people learn. The CEOs of Skilldora will explain how they make learning more interactive and personalized through cutting-edge technology. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mourners congregated at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield on yesterday to mark the life of Irvo Otieno; Shakia Gullette Warren will become the executive director of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia on May 1st; A federal judge in Richmond heard arguments Wednesday in the case of an 18-year-old man fatally shot by Virginia State Troopers during a traffic stop in 2021; and other local news stories.

Tony Pham, former ICE director and Richmond City Sheriff's Office employee, joined Jeff Katz to discuss the continuing problem with inmate deaths in Richmond jails, the Irvo Otieno matter, and more!

Friends and family members remember Irvo Otieno; a second triple-shooting in less than two days in Henrico, as police seek a suspect in the first one; race weekend at Richmond Raceway starts tomorrow; Virginia's "Move Over" law is expanding in July. Support the show

Voters in Central Virginia cast ballots in the race for the vacant ninth district state senate seat Tuesday; The Reverend Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Irvo Otieno, who died while in police custody earlier in March; Richmond's poverty rate has been going down during the past decade, according to a new annual report from the city's Office of Community Wealth Building; and other local news stories.

Today on show: The plot thickens in the case against the Trumpistas, while they continue to attack anyone who tries to stand in their way. Greg Palast is back with another exciting addition of the Election Crimes Bulletin. and today in Virginia Reverend Al Sharpton called for justice in his eulogy  at the the funeral of Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old Black man who died in custody after authorities say deputies and hospital staff piled on top of him for more than 10 minutes. The post The Latest Edition of The Election Crimes Bulletin with Greg Palast appeared first on KPFA.

The Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy at the funeral of Irvo Otieno Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Chesterfield, Virginia. The National Action Network said civil rights attorney Ben Crump — one of the Otieno family's attorneys —issued a “national call for justice” at the funeral. Otieno, 28, died earlier this month after Henrico County Sheriff's deputies and Central State Hospital workers pinned him to the floor while he was being admitted to the mental hospital in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Seven deputies and three hospital workers have been charged with second-degree murder in Otieno's death. Continue reading this...Article LinkSupport the show

Brother Craig "The Hatchet Man" Johnson shares his thoughts on Reverend Al Sharpton coming to present the eulogy for Irvo Otieno.

(3/23/23) Lawrence West helped found Black Lives Matter Richmond Virginia following massively successful campaigns to take down confederate monuments in his home state of Virginia following the murder of George Floyd. What started as a tiny organization feeding the community known as The Kitchen, evolved into a cadre called The Occupiers that spent more than a year camped out on Monument Avenue to demand the removal of confederate statues. The organization broadened its mission and became one of 26 chartered chapters of Black Lives Matter grassroots. The recent killing of Irvo Otieno by sheriffs and staff inside a mental health facility underlines the urgency of their ongoing activism.

(Airdate 3/28/23) Nana Gyamfi has been a human and civil rights attorney with a specialty in criminal defense since 1994. Nana graduated from Cornell University and earned her law degree from UCLA's School of Law. She is the Executive Director of Black Alliance for Just Immigration. This podcast covers everything from Irvo Otieno to Cop City…Kamala in Africa to 39 Migrants dying in custody…The International Criminal Court to Landlord protections and tenants rights. www.BAJI.org Twitter: @BAJITweet @AttorneyNana

Okay, Thingies, time for this week's bumpy ride through current events! First stop: Temecula, the SoCal town making racism great again. Next, the tragic death of Irvo Otieno while in police custody. And don't even get us started on our old standby, fat shaming by medical professionals. But don't worry, we've also got some sweet relief from Things We Love, because sometimes the small things are what keep us going!

Jim Bacon's from Bacon's Rebellion discusses the Irvo Otieno situation.

This week on America Changed Forever with Jeff Pegues, an exclusive interview with Caroline Ouko, the mother of Irvo Otieno who was killed while detained and shackled at a Virginia psychiatric facility. And, after hours of Congressional testimony from Shou Chew, the Tik Tok CEO, Professor Robyn Caplan, a founding member of the Platform Governance Research Network, explains why the United States government is contemplating a nationwide ban of the controversial social media platform. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jones' Good Ass commercials Gen Z stupidity (9:25) WV & child marriage (30:30) CO Dentist slowly poisons his wife (33:40) VA officers & medical staff charged in Irvo Otieno death (38:40) Tucker Carlson & some Republicans are rooting for Russia, but hate China (44:50) Carpetbagger Trump - Stormy, Georgia & the docs (48:55) Ja Morant & his “mental health” issues (1:03:10) Lance Reddick dies (1:04:15)

Jones' Good Ass commercials Gen Z stupidity (9:25) WV & child marriage (30:30) CO Dentist slowly poisons his wife (33:40) VA officers & medical staff charged in Irvo Otieno death (38:40) Tucker Carlson & some Republicans are rooting for Russia, but hate China (44:50) Carpetbagger Trump - Stormy, Georgia & the docs (48:55) Ja Morant & his “mental health” issues (1:03:10) Lance Reddick dies (1:04:15)

Fundraiser Starter Elizabeth Ortuno discusses her efforts to raise money for the officers involved in the death of Irvo Otieno.

Former Governor of Virginia and U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe under the Trump Administration Jim Gilmore continues his conversation on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and shares his reaction to the death of Irvo Otieno.

Julie interviews Omar Mohammed, an amazingly courageous Iraqi citizen and founder of Mosul Eye where he documents what it was like to live under ISIS. Topics include: police crush Irvo Otieno last month at a Virginia hospital; the LAUSD union launches a three day strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DeSantis' past as an advisor at Guantánamo resurfaces amidst an interview with Piers Morgan on Trump and nicknames. Updates on Trump's indictment suggest he misled attorneys on the Corcoran case. Tucker takes back Trump statements on hating him “passionately.” Ten people are charged in the death of mentally ill inmate Irvo Otieno. Host: John Iadarola (@johniadarola)Co-Host: Jayar Jackson (@JayarJackson)SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/thedamagereport?sub_confirmation=1TIKTOK ☞ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport?lang=enINSTAGRAM: ☞ http://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport/TWITTER: ☞ https://twitter.com/TheDamageReportFACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT/

New York City bracing for Trump's possible indictment; Virginia deputies and hospital workers appearing to pile on Irvo Otieno before his death, video shows; California hit with another storm bringing heavy rains and high winds; and more on tonight's broadcast.

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The Supreme Court sided unanimously for a student with a disability in a case that could give parents more leverage as they negotiate for their children's education.USA TODAY Congress Reporter Candy Woodall looks at House Republicans' priorities amid budget negotiations.General Motors faces a class action lawsuit.USA TODAY Education Reporter Chris Quintana looks at the GI Bill and for-profit colleges.Video shows that multiple people pressed Irvo Otieno to the ground before his death.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Irvo Otieno Surveillance Video Released, GOP Defining Woke, National Medals of Arts & Humanities The Washington Post obtained, edited, and released 9 minutes of surveillance footage from a Virginia state hospital moments leading up to Irvo Otiene's death.  We'll show you the disturbing video.  Roland will speak with Retired LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey about what went wrong and what needs to be done to address the disparities of deaths during mental health crises at the hands of the Police. The GOP continues using Buzzword Woke to rile up their conservative base. But they struggle to define what the word means.  Roland will show a clip of Fox News host Dana Perino fumbling to explain woke and suggesting WOKE is indefinable. President Joe Biden hosts a ceremony to award recipients of the 2021 National Humanities Medals and the 2021 National Medals of Arts.  Roland spoke to two of the awardees, Gladys Knight and Johnnetta Betsch Cole.  He will share what they had to say.  We all need life insurance, and one Colorado-based company makes it easier for black families to prepare for the worse.  Roland will speak with the CEO of Afrikare Life, a new life insurance platform. It's Time to Bring the funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.  Let's go. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The chilling final moments of Irvo Otieno's life captured on surveillance video, calls grow for an investigation at Ft. Hood after a 20-year-old soldier's death, an active shooter drill at a Michigan hospital sparks fear and confusion, and Bad Bunny faces a $40 million lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend. The chilling final moments of Irvo Otieno's life captured on surveillance video, calls grow for an investigation at Ft. Hood after a 20-year-old soldier's death, an active shooter drill at a Michigan hospital sparks fear and confusion, and Bad Bunny faces a $40 million lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend. "

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Rev. Al Sharpton, a civil rights activist, has been invited by the family of Irvo Otieno to eulogize Otieno. Sharpton's National Action Network made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. Otieno, 28 of Henrico, died March 6 at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County while being restrained by a group of Henrico Sheriff's deputies. Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann C. Baskervill said in court that Otieno died by asphyxiation, but defense attorneys have challenged that assertion. Seven deputies and three former employees of the hospital now face second-degree murder charges in Otieno's death. Video of Otieno's final moments was released Monday. He...Article LinkSupport the show

Tuesday briefing: U.N. climate change report; possible Trump protests; Irvo Otieno video; L.A. school strike; and moreRead today's briefing.

Video from a mental hospital in Virginia shows the overpowering use of force that led to the death of a 28-year-old patient. A grand jury indicted 10 people on second-degree murder charges in connection to Irvo Otieno's death. William Brangham discussed the case with Otieno's mother, Caroline Ouko, and attorney Benjamin Crump. A warning: Many will find the video in this story disturbing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Director for WRVA Matt Demlein discusses the video obtained by The Washington Post over the death of Irvo Otieno.

Security camera video that showed Irvo Otieno's final moments at Central State Hospital was released ahead of a Grand Jury hearing involving Henrico Sheriff's deputies and now former Central State workers charged in Otieno's death. Otieno's family had requested this video be released. The 28-year-old Henrico man died at Central State Hospital, a state-run psychiatric hospital in Dinwiddie, Virginia, on March 6, 2023. Seven Henrico County Sheriff's deputies and three now former Central State employees were charged with second-degree murder in Otieno's in-custody death. The series of silent videos showed Otieno at Central State Hospital. Continue reading this article on WTVR.com.Article LinkSupport the show

Today on Failure to Stop Breakdown Friday, Eric Tansey and Drew Breasy discuss the recent police shooting of Chase Allen a Sovereign Citizen. Sovereign Citizens are nothing new so why are we still dealing with them the same way? Drew and Tansey discuss it but first, seven officers have been charged in the death of Irvo Otieno in Henrico County Virginia. All this and more on todays Breakdown. SPONSORED BY: Ghostbed | Use Code: WOLFPACK - Save 35% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday briefing: First Republic Bank rescue; protests in France; Irvo Otieno; spring allergies; Venus volcano; and moreRead today's briefing.

A total of 10 people, including 7 Sheriff's deputies and three Central State Hospital employees, are facing 2nd degree murder charges in the death of Irvo Otieno last week; Richmond's city attorney resigned Thursday after being charged with driving while intoxicated earlier in March; A spokesperson for Governor Glenn Youngkin says legislation passed by the General Assembly accomplishes his goal of banning intoxicating hemp products, but retailers say the restrictions go too far; and other local news stories.

WRVA News Director Matt Demlein joined John Reid to discuss what we know about the situation involving the death Irvo Otieno.

Seven Henrico Sheriff's deputies charged with second degree murder in the death of Irvo Otieno and Ben Crump holds a press conference calling for a Justice Department investigation into the death of Rasheem Carter, who told his mother he was being hunted by 3 truck loads of white men and who's remains have still not been recovered. 

The family of Irvo Otieno is speaking out through their lawyer for the first time since his death, demanding answers about what exactly led up to the 28-year-old's death. The family's attorney said they are deeply disturbed by the information they are learning, saying he was having a mental health crisis and needed help. "He was treated deplorably. He was treated with force and not love when he was in a mental health crisis," Mark Krudys, the family's attorney, said. Continue reading this article on WTVR.com.Article LinkSupport the show

Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill charged seven Henrico County Sheriff's deputies with second-degree murder after she viewed a video she described as a 12-minute struggle between the deputies and 28-year-old Irvo Otieno. During the deputies' arraignments Wednesday, Baskervill said the video showed deliberate and cruel treatment during which Otieno was smothered to death by the weight of seven deputies on top of him. Baskervill cited videos from Central State Hospital and Henrico County jail in court. Neither video was made available to the public yet. Continue reading this article on WTVR.com.Article LinkSupport the show

Seven central Virginia sheriff's deputies were arrested and charged with second-degree murder Tuesday after a man in their custody died shortly after they took him from county jail to a state mental health facility, authorities say.Irvo Otieno, 28, died on March 6 during the intake process to the facility, according to a statement from Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill. State police investigators were told Otieno had become “combative” during the admission process and was “physically restrained,” the prosecutor said.His body was taken to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for an autopsy.The statement and criminal affidavits for the deputies offered few details of what caused his death, but an attorney for the family noted its “brutal nature” in a statement.

Multiple Henrico County Sheriff's deputies were arrested and charged with 2nd-degree murder in connection to the in-custody death of Irvo Otieno, according to Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill. The arrests come as Virginia State Police investigate the circumstances surrounding Otieno's death. While the details surrounding Otieno's death have not yet been released, Baskervill called what happened to him a "horrible miscarriage of justice by individuals and institutions." Continue reading this article on WTVR.com.Article LinkSupport the show

State police are investigating the in-custody death of a prisoner who arrived at Central State Hospital after being transported by four Henrico County Sheriff's deputies. Henrico County Sheriff Alisa Gregory said that 28-year-old Irvo Otieno was taken to Central State Monday afternoon due to a mental health crisis. Gregory said that standard protocol for transport by her deputies is that a prisoner has on handcuffs and shackles. Click here to continue reading this story on WTVR.com.  Article LinkSupport the show