Elijah McClain

What to know about Elijah McClain’s death and the criminal trial of two officers

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Elijah McClain’s mother left court weeping after seeing video of her son vomiting, struggling

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Prosecutors say officers who put Elijah McClain in neck hold ignored pleas of ‘I can’t breathe’

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Judge delays first criminal trial in Elijah McClain’s death over objections of prosecutors

A judge agreed Thursday to delay the first criminal trial in the death of Elijah McClain.
/ June 2, 2023

Colorado officials plead not guilty in Elijah McClain case

Police officers and paramedics face manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and other charges over the death of a 23-year-old Black man.
/ January 21, 2023

Elijah McClain died due to sedative and restraint, amended autopsy says

The death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old massage therapist, was still listed as undetermined, not a homicide, the report shows.
/ September 24, 2022

Judge allows release of Elijah McClain autopsy if officials blot out some details

A Colorado judge ruled that the autopsy for Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died after a 2019 police encounter, be made public.
/ September 19, 2022

Denver suburb where Elijah McClain died ousts police chief

Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson’s lawyers say her reputation was damaged by city council members opposing reforms.
/ April 8, 2022

Family of Elijah McClain to receive $15 million settlement

The city of Aurora’s settlement in the civil rights suit brought by McClain’s parents is reportedly the highest in Colorado history.
/ November 19, 2021
Rally Held In Colorado Demanding Justice For Elijah McClain

Former officers, paramedics charged in Elijah McClain’s death appear in court

The officers and paramedics charged with Elijah McClain’s death made their first court appearance on Monday.
/ November 2, 2021