Tag: Mark Warner
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Aurora detective working undercover was central to removal of prospective juror at first trial on Elijah McClain’s death
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An Aurora Police detective’s observations played a pivotal role in the dismissal of a Latino juror as two officers went on trial in the death of Elijah McClain, according to a newly unsealed court document. That undercover officer told the judge in a closed-door proceeding that she overheard the man, identified only as Juror 14,…
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How a Colorado judge decided on the sentence of former Aurora cop in death of Elijah McClain
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While Elijah McClain’s mother insisted that justice was not served in the death of her son, the district judge who presided over three trials said he carefully weighed the “unequivocal” evidence against the lone police officer ultimately convicted but also considered mitigating circumstances, notably his lack of criminal history and his service to his country.…
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Jury chosen in Aurora paramedics’ trial for Elijah McClain’s death
The second day of jury selection this week ended with jurors chosen for the final criminal trial over Elijah McClain’s 2019 death in Aurora, and opening statements are expected Wednesday morning in 17th Judicial District Judge Mark Warner’s Adams County courtroom in Brighton. The jury will have to decide if two paramedics bear culpability for…
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Defense attorneys to ask for body cam to be limited in third Aurora officer’s trial
Jury selection in the trial of a third Aurora police officer charged in connection with Elijah McClain’s death is scheduled to begin this week. Ahead of the trial’s start, the officer’s defense attorneys argue the jury should not be able to hear some statements shown on body-worn camera footage made by other police officers at…
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First trial for officers in Elijah McClain’s death now set for September
The trials for the Aurora police officers and paramedics accused in Elijah McClain’s death have been rescheduled to the fall, pushing back the batch of trials altogether about two months. The trial of the first two officers will now start Sept. 18. 17th Judicial District Judge Mark Warner agreed at the beginning of June to…
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Not guilty pleas for suspects in Elijah McClain’s death
Five Aurora police officers and paramedics pleaded not guilty Friday to dozens of counts they face in connection with Aurora resident Elijah McClain’s death in 2019. Trials are scheduled for this summer. McClain, 23, died in hospital in August 2019 days after police officers forcibly restrained him, put him in a control neck hold and…