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Ex-cop receives sentence in the case of Elijah McClain’s tragic death

Aurora, Colorado – A former Colorado police officer involved in the death of Elijah McClain has been sentenced. The officer was one of three who confronted McClain in 2019, placing him in a chokehold and injecting him with ketamine. The incident led to McClain’s death and sparked nationwide protests and calls for justice. On Friday, the former officer was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 4 years of probation after being found guilty of …

Colorado ex-cop receives sentence in Elijah McClain’s death: KTRE

AURORA, Colo. – A former police officer in Aurora, Colorado has been sentenced to prison in connection with the death of Elijah McClain. The officer’s actions, which resulted in McClain’s death, raised concerns about the use of force by law enforcement. McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, was stopped by police while walking home from a convenience store in August 2019. The encounter escalated, leading to the officers putting McClain in a chokehold and injecting him …