What to know about Elijah McClain’s death and the cases against police and paramedics
1 year, 2 months ago

What to know about Elijah McClain’s death and the cases against police and paramedics

Associated Press  

BRIGHTON, Colo. — Prosecutors said Tuesday a Denver-area police officer who put Elijah McClain in a neck hold before he was injected with ketamine by paramedics bears responsibility for the Black man’s 2019 death, following a split verdict by jurors last week in a separate trial against two other officers charged in the case. Assistant Attorney General Ann Joyce said in opening statements in the trial of Aurora Officer Nathan Woodyard that Woodyard violated department policies on force and de-escalation and then abandoned McClain — a 23-year-old massage therapist who had been walking home from a convenience store when police confronted him — by stepping away from the immediate scene. Brauchler, who prosecuted the 2012 Colorado theater shooting, said it appears the jury found there was enough medical evidence to hold Roedema accountable for McClain’s death. Joyce said McClain didn’t try to get a gun, but defense attorney Megan Downing said Woodyard had to react quickly to protect everyone since officers did not have the luxury of hindsight to know whether McClain posed a threat.

History of this topic

Reforms and heartbreak after final sentencing in Elijah McClain's death
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his death avoids prison
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine avoids prison
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Second paramedic involved in Elijah McClain’s death sentenced to probation, work release and community service
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s death in rare case against medical responders
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s death in rare case against medical responders
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Elijah McClain’s death case: Paramedic Peter Cichuniec sentenced to 5 years
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Former Colorado police officer appeals conviction in Black man Elijah McClain’s death
10 months ago
Former Colorado police officer appeals conviction in Black man Elijah McClain's death
10 months ago
Ex-Colorado Cop Who Killed Elijah McClain Gets 14 Months In Jail
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Ex-cop gets 14 months in jail in death of Elijah McClain, whose mom calls him ‘bully with a badge’
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Ex-Colorado police officer who killed Elijah McClain gets 14 months in jail, avoids prison
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Paramedics were convicted in Elijah McClain’s death. That could make other first responders pause
1 year ago
Paramedics found guilty in death of Elijah McClain, who they injected with an overdose of ketamine
1 year ago
US paramedics found guilty in 2019 death of Black man Elijah McClain
1 year ago
Paramedics found guilty in Elijah McClain’s death following ketamine injection
1 year ago
Paramedics are rarely charged if someone they’re treating dies. The Elijah McClain trial is testing that
1 year ago
Prosecutors say paramedics ignored Elijah McClain’s distress after stop and killed him with overdose
1 year ago
Final trial over Elijah McClain’s death in suburban Denver spotlights paramedics’ role
1 year ago
What to know about Elijah McClain’s death and the cases against police and paramedics
1 year, 1 month ago
What to know about Elijah McClain's death and the cases against police and paramedics
1 year, 1 month ago
What to know about Elijah McClain’s death and the cases against police and paramedics
1 year, 1 month ago
2nd police officer acquitted in death of Elijah McClain, who was put in a neck hold, given ketamine
1 year, 1 month ago
2nd Denver-area police officer acquitted in death of Elijah McClain
1 year, 1 month ago
Closing arguments scheduled Friday in trial of police officer charged in Elijah McClain's death
1 year, 1 month ago
1 of 2 Colorado officers convicted in Elijah McClain’s death after neck hold, ketamine injection
1 year, 2 months ago
One Colorado officer convicted and another acquitted in death of Elijah McClain
1 year, 2 months ago
Prosecutors say Elijah McClain was just walking home as jury urged to convict officers in his death
1 year, 2 months ago
Neck hold used on Elijah McClain emerges as focal point in officers’ trial over his 2019 death
1 year, 2 months ago
What to know about Elijah McClain’s death and the criminal trial of two officers
1 year, 2 months ago
A timeline of Elijah McClain’s death and the trials of the officers and paramedics accused of wrongdoing
1 year, 3 months ago
Video of Elijah McClain’s stop by police shown as officers on trial in Black man’s death
1 year, 3 months ago
Officers Kept Elijah McClain In Neck Hold Despite Pleas Of 'I Can't Breathe,' Prosecutors Say
1 year, 3 months ago
Prosecutors set to lay out case against officers in death of unarmed Black man in Denver suburb
1 year, 3 months ago
Trial begins in Elijah McClain death, which sparked outrage over racial injustice in policing
1 year, 3 months ago
5 Colorado first responders charged in 2019 death of Elijah McClain plead not guilty to all charges
1 year, 11 months ago
Sedative, restraint led to Black man’s death after Colorado police encounter, amended autopsy says
2 years, 3 months ago
Officers, medics indicted in 2019 death of Elijah McClain
3 years, 3 months ago
Police, medics charged for 2019 death of Elijah McClain
3 years, 3 months ago
Elijah McClain: Grand jury indicts police officers and paramedics in 2019 death of 23-year-old Black man
3 years, 3 months ago
3 police officers, 2 paramedics charged in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death in Colorado
3 years, 3 months ago
Police Officers And Paramedics Have Been Charged In The 2019 Death Of Elijah McClain
3 years, 3 months ago
Officers And Paramedics Are Charged In Elijah McClain's 2019 Death In Colorado
3 years, 3 months ago
Elijah McClain: Sheneen McClain relieved her son ‘is no longer labeled a suspect’ after investigation into officers’ actions
3 years, 10 months ago
A year after Elijah McClain’s death, activists want charges against police who stopped him
4 years, 4 months ago
Elijah McClain died after a police encounter almost 1 year ago. Here’s what happened since
4 years, 4 months ago
Elijah McClain: Activists call for change one year after death
4 years, 4 months ago

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