7 Virginia Deputies Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Inmate's Death at Mental Hospital

Seven Virginia deputies have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Irvo Otieno while he was in custody. Otieno, who suffered from periodic bouts of mental illness, was being transported to a psychiatric facility when he became combative. The circumstances surrounding his transport and death are unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. Jails have struggled to manage inmates with mental health issues, and in Virginia, jail deaths related to untreated mental health issues have jumped in recent years.