Medical examiner rules Irvo Otieno's death a homicide by asphyxia with restraints.

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The death of Irvo Otieno, a Black man who died at a Virginia hospital, has been ruled a homicide caused by "asphyxia with restraints." Video footage shows officers and medical staff piling on top of Otieno during his final moments. His family and attorneys claim he was in the midst of a mental health crisis. Seven Virginia Sheriff's deputies and three hospital workers have been charged with second-degree murder. The prosecutor's office has said deputies took Otieno to the hospital to be admitted, but instead, he died due to excessive restraint.
- Death of Irvo Otieno at Virginia hospital ruled a homicide, caused by 'asphyxia with restraints,' officials say NBC News
- Autopsy finds cause of death for Irvo Otieno was asphyxia The Associated Press
- Medical examiner releases cause of Otieno’s death WWBT
- Irvo Otieno's death ruled a homicide by medical examiner CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR
- Irvo Otieno’s death was a homicide, autopsy finds WRIC ABC 8News
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