CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The sailor in pre-trial confinement in connection to the death of Seaman Angelina Resendiz’s death has been identified by the attorney for Resendiz’s mother.
There was an initial review officer’s hearing at the Naval Consolidated Brig in Chesapeake, where Resendiz’s mother, Esmeralda Castle, spoke. Attorney Marshall Griffin, representing Castle, was not at the hearing, but 10 On Your Side spoke to him exclusively, and he confirmed the name of the accused sailor as Jermiah Copeland, who he said will stay in pre-trial confinement due to the seriousness of the charges.
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“The Navy confirmed that Jeremiah Copeland is the person being detained or confined, on suspicion in this case,” Griffin told 10 On Your Side.
Griffin pointed out what needs to happen as the case moves forward…