Two Aurora paramedics charged in Elijah McClain’s death defend actions, say police officers hurt their efforts to treat him
Peter Cichuniec and Jeremy Cooper testified in their defense, pointing fingers at the police for not treating McClain humanely as state prosecutors highlight inconsistencies in their stories.
Prosecutors rest their case in trial of paramedics charged in Elijah McClain’s death
Expert witness testifies McClain never showed any signs of excited delirium — even before paramedics get to the scene.
Paramedics on Aurora Police investigation tapes say Elijah McClain had ‘excited delirium’
Peter Cichuniec and Jeremy Cooper appear to contradict what can be seen in body worn camera footage from the night McClain was detained and given ketamine.
Colorado strikes “excited delirium” from all law enforcement diagnosis, training documents
The move comes as two Aurora paramedics face felony charges for giving Elijah McClain, an unarmed, innocent Black man, an overdose of ketamine, in part, because they believed he was suffering from the condition.
Elijah McClain’s mother feels like justice has not been served
“Aurora, Colorado, does not want trust of the community,” Sheneen McClain wrote in a memo shared with CPR News.
Prosecutors say paramedics were negligent and ignored McClain; defense attorneys say they didn’t have any control of the scene
In opening statements, prosecutors made the case that the paramedics did so little to find out about what was happening with Elijah McClain that they were recklessly negligent in doing their jobs.
Aurora police officer acquitted in Elijah McClain’s death to get more than $200,000 in back pay
Nathan Woodyard will start a “reintegration” process with the agency. He has been suspended without pay since 2021 after he was indicted in McClain’s death.
Ahead of the trial of paramedics charged in death of Elijah McClain, Aurora Fire Rescue practices de-escalation
This training comes just a few weeks before a trial for two Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics charged with giving an overdose of ketamine to an unarmed Black man in 2019.
Accused Boulder King Soopers shooter pleads not guilty by reason of insanity; Summer trial expected
In court Tuesday, new details emerged about the mass shooting that has been delayed for several years as defense attorneys tried to make the case that the suspect is mentally incompetent to stand trial.
Aurora Police officer Nathan Woodyard found not guilty in death of Elijah McClain
Elijah McClain died after being put in a carotid hold by police and being given ketamine by paramedics.
Prosecutors say Woodyard was reckless during his encounter with Elijah McClain; Defense says others on scene failed to do their jobs
Prosecutors: Woodyard recklessly ignored his training, which led to McClain’s death.
Defense attorneys: Woodyard trusted other officers and paramedics to do their jobs and they didn’t.
Former Clear Creek deputy who shot and killed Christian Glass pleads not guilty
Andrew Buen is charged with second-degree murder, official misconduct and reckless endangerment.
First officer on scene on trial for Elijah McClain’s death says he wishes he could do everything differently
Nathan Woodyard took the stand on Wednesday. It was the first time any of the five people criminally charged for McClain’s death has spoken about what happened.
State rests case against Aurora officer charged in Elijah McClain’s death
Prosecutors made the case to the jury that Nathan Woodyard failed to follow proper training when he used a carotid hold on McClain, which temporarily cut blood flow to his brain.
Prosecutors: Officer who first touched Elijah McClain didn’t follow procedures around neck hold that is now banned
Woodyard put his arms around McClain’s neck cutting off blood flow to his brain by squeezing on his carotid arteries and making him pass out within a few minutes of detaining McClain, who was unarmed and walking home from a convenience store.
Forensic toxicologist testifies on ketamine in trial of Aurora Police officer charged in death of Elijah McClain
The toxicologist said that ketamine moves quickly through the body, though it affects people differently.