Virginia Governor and Prosecutor Address Death of Irvo Otieno in Custody

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has called for patience as the judicial process continues in the case of Irvo Otieno, who died in the custody of Henrico County sheriff’s deputies and Central State Hospital employees. Youngkin plans to watch the security footage of Otieno’s last moments, which Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill announced she would release. The incident highlights the need for a major mental health system overhaul, according to Youngkin, who announced a 3-year plan to funnel $230 million into behavioral healthcare in January.