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Henrico nurse Erin Strotman charged after premature babies suffer broken bones in NICU
2 days, 15 hours ago

Henrico nurse Erin Strotman charged after premature babies suffer broken bones in NICU

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, 26, of Chesterfield County, …

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Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights
1 year, 2 months ago

Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power. “It’s official: there will be absolutely no abortion ban legislation sent to Glenn Youngkin’s desk for the duration of his term in office, period, as we have thwarted MAGA Republicans’ attempt to …

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Family of man who died while being admitted to psychiatric hospital agrees to $8.5M settlement
1 year, 3 months ago

Family of man who died while being admitted to psychiatric hospital agrees to $8.5M settlement

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — The family of a man who died while handcuffed and pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes as he was being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital has reached an $8.5 million settlement with the state and the county and sheriff whose deputies were involved in restraining him. Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old Black man, died in …

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A hospital surveillance video shows Irvo Otieno pinned to the floor before his death
1 year, 9 months ago

A hospital surveillance video shows Irvo Otieno pinned to the floor before his death

NPR  

A hospital surveillance video shows Irvo Otieno pinned to the floor before his death Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Sangjib Min/AP Daniel Sangjib Min/AP Editor's note: This story includes detailed descriptions of violence. Sponsor Message The disturbing video shows Henrico County Sheriff's deputies dragging a handcuffed and shirtless Otieno into a largely empty room at Central State Hospital with …

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7 deputies charged with murder in the death of Irvo Otieno
1 year, 9 months ago

7 deputies charged with murder in the death of Irvo Otieno

Associated Press  

DINWIDDIE, Va. — Video from a state mental hospital shows a Black Virginia man who was handcuffed and shackled being pinned to the ground by seven deputies who are now facing second-degree murder charges in his death, according to relatives of the man and their attorneys who viewed the footage Thursday. Speaking at a news conference shortly after watching the …

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Virginia Officers Accused Of Smothering Black Man To Death At Psychiatric Institution
1 year, 9 months ago

Virginia Officers Accused Of Smothering Black Man To Death At Psychiatric Institution

Huff Post  

Seven officers and three hospital workers are facing murder charges after being accused of smothering a Black man to death at a Virginia state psychiatric institution. At the officers’ first court hearing Wednesday, Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill said that Henrico County sheriff’s deputies held down 28-year-old Irvo Otieno on the floor of Central State Hospital for 12 …

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7 deputies and 3 others face murder charges in a Black man's death at mental hospital
1 year, 9 months ago

7 deputies and 3 others face murder charges in a Black man's death at mental hospital

NPR  

7 deputies and 3 others face murder charges in a Black man's death at mental hospital Enlarge this image toggle caption Meherrin River Regional Jail Meherrin River Regional Jail Editor's note: This story includes detailed descriptions of violence. "Mental illness should not be your ticket to death," said Otieno's mother, Caroline Ouko, noting that mental health is on the decline …

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Environmental groups sue over James River pollution
3 years, 1 month ago

Environmental groups sue over James River pollution

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Two conservation organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against Henrico County, alleging the county allowed tens of millions of gallons of raw sewage to seep into the James River and its tributaries over the last five years. The James River Association and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced the lawsuit Monday, describing it as a call to fix …

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Woman says she has DNA to show she was 7-year-old child who went missing 21 years ago
3 years, 3 months ago

Woman says she has DNA to show she was 7-year-old child who went missing 21 years ago

The Independent  

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When mental health emergencies end in fatal police encounters
4 years, 2 months ago

When mental health emergencies end in fatal police encounters

CNN  

CNN — When Miles Hall’s hallucinations and erratic behavior returned, his mother did what she had always done: She gave police a heads up. He had “no significant criminal history and the majority of these incidents were handled as mental health issues and not criminally prosecuted,” Walnut Creek Police Lt. Tracie Reese said in the video. In Rochester, where Prude …

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