A Virginia judge has signed off on a prosecutor’s request to withdraw charges against five more people in connection with the 2023 death of Irvo Otieno, a young man who was pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes while being admitted to a state psychiatric hospital.
Judge Joseph Teefy of Dinwiddie Circuit Court on Sunday approved the prosecutor’s motion to nolle prosequi — or effectively drop for now — the case against five sheriff’s deputies, according to court records. The prosecutor could still seek to renew the charges, attorneys involved with the matter said.
The move means prosecutions are now actively pending for just three of the 10 Henrico County deputies and Central State Hospital workers initially charged with second-degree murder in Otieno’s death, which was captured on video that sparked outrage and calls for mental health and law enforcement reforms.
Twyla Tharp dance will open 700
Lakers are interested in drafting Bronny James if it would help keep his dad in L.A. next season
Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non
Drew Barrymore dramatically BEGS for help with her 'triggering' 11
Arsenal needs a favor from Tottenham in the title race. Current form suggests it won't happen
Hush money trial: Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions for violating gag order
F1 'ten years' away from more Chinese drivers, Zhou
Arizona will repeal its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump
Biden keeps quiet as protesters and police clash on college campuses
Revealed: The '18 DEMANDS' Muslim Vote group issued to Keir Starmer after dozens of pro
The Timberwolves' Mike Conley wins the NBA Teammate of the Year award for a 2nd time