Mayor Avula, Richmond City Council to Introduce Ordinance Addressing Restitution to Marvin Grimm
Special meeting to be scheduled for
August
August 1, 2025
Richmond, VA - Mayor Avula and Richmond City Council
are moving forward with the next steps regarding restitution to Mr. Marvin
Grimm.
“Restitution is a major step towards justice,” said Council President Cynthia Newbille. “This
action represents our commitment to upholding the law and is a necessary part
of the healing process. It is a tragedy that this occurred in the first place,
and it is my fervent hope that Mr. Grimm will be able to find the peace and
support he deserves.”
Richmond City Council will schedule a Special meeting to
formally introduce an ordinance addressing Mr. Grimm’s restitution.
“My Chief Administrative Officer has been working to
identify appropriate funding sources, and we will move swiftly. What Mr. Grimm
endured was unconscionable,” said Mayor Danny
Avula. “While nothing can restore the decades of life Mr. Grimm
lost, we are committed to addressing this injustice.”
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