Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, who represents the family, announced the settlement on Wednesday.
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NEWS ALERT: @AttorneyCrump and co-counsel Mark Krudys have announced that a Virginia Circut Court judge has approved a wrongful-death settlement between the family of Irvo Otieno and the Henrico County (VA), the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Henrico County Sheriff. pic.twitter.com/aay4bkPrw0
— Ben Crump Law, PLLC (@BenCrumpLaw) September 20, 2023
Irvo Otieno died while pinned to the floor at Central State Hospital in March.
Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, the mother and brother of Irvo Otieno, are seen on the front stoop of Ouko’s home in Henrico County.
PHOTOS: Celebration of life for Irvo Otieno
(From left) Senior Pastor Dwight C. Jones and Rev. Al Sharpton are seen during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield, VA on March 29, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Mourners gather for a celebration of life service for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield, VA on March 29, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Mourners gather for a celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield, VA on March 29, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
(From left) Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, react near the casket during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church in North Chesterfield, VA on March 29, 2023.
Rev. Al Sharpton delivers the eulogy during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield, VA on March 29, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Attorney Ben Crump raises his fist during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield, VA on March 29, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
(From left) Kareem Ali, with Ben Crump's law firm, and attorneys Ben Crump and Marc Krudys deliver a call for justice during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield, VA on March 29, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Friend Jimmy Marshall speaks during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield, VA on March 29, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Leon Ochieng and Caroline Ouko, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, are seen with attorney Ben Crump during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond
Caroline Ouko walks behind her son's casket as the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno comes to a close at First Baptist Church of South Richmond.
The casket of Irvo Otieno is carried out of First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield after the celebration of life for him on Wednesday.
Mourners gather outside First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield, VA after the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno on March 29, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
