Tag: Peter Cichuniec
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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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Former Aurora police officer sentenced to jail and probation in Elijah McClain’s death
The lone police officer convicted in Elijah McClain’s death will serve 14 months in jail, with work release, and four years probation for his role in the August 2019 death of the 23-year-old man. Seventeenth Judicial District Judge Mark Warner sentenced former Aurora Police Officer Randy Roedema to 14 months in jail, with work release,…
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Paramedics guilty of negligent homicide — but not manslaughter — in the death of Elijah McClain
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An Adams County jury found two Aurora Fire Rescue medics guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Aurora resident Elijah McClain. The jury decided decided the two men bear responsibility for their decision to inject McClain with the sedative ketamine after a…
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No decision reached by jury in paramedics trial Thursday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Adams County jury deliberating the case of two paramedics facing charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain did not reach a decision by 5 p.m. on Thursday. That means they’ll resume deliberations on Friday morning. Aurora Fire Rescue medics Jeremy Cooper and Lt.…
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Forensic pathologist testifies Aurora paramedics caused Elijah McClain’s death
A key witness in all three criminal trials in connection with Elijah McClain’s death testified this week he believes the Aurora paramedics who chose to inject him with a powerful sedative bear responsibility for McClain’s death. Roger Mitchell, a forensic pathologist and chief medical officer for Howard University’s Adult Ambulatory Care Center, testified Wednesday he…
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Physician: No medical reason for ketamine injection
Elijah McClain had no medical need for the injection of ketamine he received from Aurora paramedics in August 2019, an expert for the Colorado attorney general’s office testified Tuesday. In the trial of the two paramedics facing criminal charges in connection with McClain’s death, attorneys questioned Damon Robinson, an anesthesiologist hired by prosecutors. Judge Mark…
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EMT testifies she never saw paramedics check McClain’s vital signs prior to ketamine injection
Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec are each charged with reckless manslaughter for McClain’s 2019 death in Aurora
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Interviews with paramedics contradict body camera footage from incident with Elijah McClain
Trial is on hold after one juror was dismissed for illness and fears that a second juror has COVID
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Medical expert testifies there was ‘no reason’ to give Elijah McClain ketamine
A critical care specialist told a jury on Thursday that in his medical opinion, there was no reason for paramedics to give Elijah McClain ketamine — the powerful sedative that is ultimately blamed for causing his death. “There was no medical indication for the ketamine when it was given,” said Dr. David Beuther, a pulmonary critical…
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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…