Aurora police officer sentenced; Elijah McClain's mom reacts
For months Sheneen McClain has returned to the same courtroom, sitting in the same row, listening. On Friday afternoon, it was her turn to speak.
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Former Aurora Officer Randy Roedema sentenced to 14 months
Former Aurora Police Officer Randy Roedema has been sentenced to 14 months in Adams County Jail, along with four years probation after being convicted for the death of Elijah McClain back in 2019.
City council member calls for medical director to resign after McClain verdict
An Aurora City Council member is speaking out after the conviction of two paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain, calling for changes to protocol, and for the city's medical director to step down.
Paramedics guilty of criminally negligent homicide in death of Elijah McClain
A Colorado jury on Friday found two paramedics guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Elijah McClain near his home in Aurora.
Jury deliberates case of 2 paramedics charged in Elijah McClain's death
Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec have been charged with reckless manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault.
Defense rests in paramedic trial for Elijah McClain's death
Jurors will soon decide if two Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics are responsible for the death of Elijah McClain. Defense attorneys for Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec rested their case Tuesday afternoon.
Forensic pathologist testifies in Elijah McClain paramedics' trial
The forensic pathologist at the heart of the Elijah McClain autopsies took the witness stand in the trial of two paramedics charged in McClain's 2019 death. Several other witnesses involved in the case also testified Tuesday.
Not guilty: Aurora Police Officer Woodyard acquitted in Elijah McClain's death
Aurora police officer Nathan Woodyard was found not guilty of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Elijah McClain.
Aurora police officer on trial for death of Elijah McClain takes stand
An Aurora Police officer on trial for the death of Elijah McClain took the stand on Wednesday. Suspended Officer Nathan Woodyard is charged with reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.
Colorado may soon bar police and coroners from referencing "excited delirium" in lethal force cases
The now-debunked diagnosis has been widely used by police and paramedics to justify the use of force -- even lethal force -- in cases where they say suspects exhibit superhuman strength and extreme agitation.
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard on trial for death of Elijah McClain
Woodyard was the first Aurora police officer to respond to a call of a suspicious person on the night of Aug. 24, 2019. Now he's on trial, charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death of Elijah McClain.
Elijah McClain death: Split verdict, Roedema guilty, Rosenblatt not guilty
The jury has reached a split verdict for two Aurora police officers who are on trial for the death of Elijah McClain.
Not guilty pleas entered as trial dates set for Elijah McClain case
On Friday, all five defendants, including three former Aurora police officers and two former Aurora paramedics, entered not guilty pleas in an Adams County Court.
Elijah McClain's updated autopsy released after judge's order
"I believe that Mr. McClain would most likely be alive but for the administration of ketamine," said Dr. Stephen Cina, who performed the autopsy.
Aurora's $15 Million Settlement In Elijah McClain Case To Come From Insurance Policy, City's General Fund
The City of Aurora has released more information about how it will pay the $15 million to the family of Elijah McClain to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed over McClain's death.
'I Wish They Had Been Better Humans': Elijah McClain's Mother Reacts To Grand Jury Indictments Against Aurora Police Officers
Elijah McClain's mother has been waiting and fighting for answers since her son died days after an encounter with police on Aug. 24, 2019.
Aurora Police Officers, Medics Indicted By Grand Jury In Elijah McClain's Death
Two Aurora police officers, one former Aurora police officer and two Aurora Fire Rescue medics face criminal charges in connection with the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Aurora Police Officers And Medics Charged In Death Of Elijah McClain
A grand jury returned a 32-count indictment against the three Aurora police officers and two medics involved in Elijah McClain's death a little more than two years ago.
Sweeping Changes To Policing In Colorado Made Following Elijah McClain Case
After two years and a wave of community uproar, policing in Colorado has seen sweeping changes.
'Our Lives Matter': Elijah McClain's Mother Reflects On Second Anniversary Of His Encounter With Aurora Police
Tuesday marks two years since Elijah McClain's encounter with Aurora police officers. He died six days later, on Aug. 30, 2019.
Colorado Bill Would Limit Ketamine Use By Paramedics, Police
A Colorado bill aims to limit the use of ketamine in law enforcement encounters, almost two years after the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was injected with the drug while under arrest in suburban Denver in 2019.
Elijah McClain Investigation: Implicit Bias Among Focuses From Independent Investigation
The independent panel that investigated Elijah McClain's death highlighted a need for identifying policies with implicit bias.
Independent Investigation Into Elijah McClain's Death Complete, Major Aurora Police Changes Recommended
An independent investigation into the death of Elijah McClain recommends major changes to how Aurora police handles use of force cases.
City Of Aurora Asks For Dismissal Of Wrongful Death Lawsuit By Elijah McClain's Family
The dismissal filing claims that Elijah McClain's death was not caused by deliberate and discriminatory actions by the Aurora police officers involved. Six officers are named in the lawsuit.
Elijah McClain's Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against Aurora, Others Involved In Death
The family of Elijah McClain has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Aurora and others in the death of the 23-year-old.
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