Seven Virginia sheriff’s deputies have been charged with murder in the death of a man who had been arrested and was physically restrained while being admitted to a hospital this month, authorities say.
The medical examiner’s office in Richmond did not immediately respond to a request for comment after business hours Wednesday about a cause and manner of death.
State investigators"were told he had become combative during the admission process. Otieno, who was physically restrained, died during the intake process,” the prosecutor's office said.“The family is truly grief-stricken after learning of the brutal nature of Irvo’s death and his inhumane treatment in the hours preceding his death,” Mark Krudys said. “The public, and experienced mental health professionals alike, will be appalled when the facts of this case are fully made known.
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