Caroline Ouko (left), the mother of 28-year-old Irvo Otieno, listens as her attorney, Mark Krudys, responds to Commonwealth Attorney Amanda Mann’s decision to dismiss charges against five of the eight criminal defendants charged with Mr. Otieno’s murder. Ms. Ouko also is represented by attorney Ben Crump, who spoke virtually at the press conference.
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Otieno’s family seeks federal intervention after multiple charges dismissed
The family of Irvo Otieno is calling on federal officials to take up the prosecution of those charged with his murder at Central State Hospital last March. The call comes following the dismissal of charges against five people involved in the incident that led to his death.