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Virginia voters go to the polls on Tuesday to elect members of the House of Delegates and state Senate. Richmond voters will settle the fate of a proposed casino resort and Hanover County voters will decide whether or not to switch from appointed to elected school board members.
"The family is pleased that they were able to find a resolution outside of court in a manner that honors Irvo's life,” said civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, who represents the family.
Despite numerous requests from the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Irvo Otieno’s family for information in the death of the 28-year-old, state and Henrico County officials have withheld key records about his treatment at Central State Hospital or have refused to answer questions.
Irvo Otieno killed while in police custody, lawyers say the Department of Justice (DOJ) should be involved in the case because of its complicated nature.