Aurora Police officer Nathan Woodyard found not guilty in death of Elijah McClain
Elijah McClain died after being put in a carotid hold by police and being given ketamine by paramedics.
Prosecutors say Woodyard was reckless during his encounter with Elijah McClain; Defense says others on scene failed to do their jobs
Prosecutors: Woodyard recklessly ignored his training, which led to McClain’s death.
Defense attorneys: Woodyard trusted other officers and paramedics to do their jobs and they didn’t.
Former Clear Creek deputy who shot and killed Christian Glass pleads not guilty
Andrew Buen is charged with second-degree murder, official misconduct and reckless endangerment.
First officer on scene on trial for Elijah McClain’s death says he wishes he could do everything differently
Nathan Woodyard took the stand on Wednesday. It was the first time any of the five people criminally charged for McClain’s death has spoken about what happened.
State rests case against Aurora officer charged in Elijah McClain’s death
Prosecutors made the case to the jury that Nathan Woodyard failed to follow proper training when he used a carotid hold on McClain, which temporarily cut blood flow to his brain.
Prosecutors: Officer who first touched Elijah McClain didn’t follow procedures around neck hold that is now banned
Woodyard put his arms around McClain’s neck cutting off blood flow to his brain by squeezing on his carotid arteries and making him pass out within a few minutes of detaining McClain, who was unarmed and walking home from a convenience store.
Forensic toxicologist testifies on ketamine in trial of Aurora Police officer charged in death of Elijah McClain
The toxicologist said that ketamine moves quickly through the body, though it affects people differently.
‘They ignore their own humanity’: Elijah McClain’s mother reflects on split verdict in first of three trials and sharing a courtroom with those responsible for her son’s death
Sheneen McClain does not feel like justice has been served.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys make opening statements in second trial in death of Elijah McClain
Prosecutors said Nathan Woodyard failed to follow his training, while the defense said ketamine was the cause of death.
One Aurora officer found guilty by jury on lesser charges in death of Elijah McClain
“This is the divided states of America, and that’s what happens,” McClain said to reporters after she walked out of the courtroom with one fist raised in the air — out of anger.
Closing Arguments: Prosecutors say officers didn’t follow their own training, defense attorneys say ketamine killed Elijah McClain
The jury deliberated Tuesday only for about 15 minutes before being dismissed at 5 p.m. They will return to deliberate Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
Closing arguments are expected Tuesday in the trial of Aurora Officers in Elijah McClain’s death
Prosecutors and defense attorneys will argue whether the former and suspended Aurora Police Officers’ actions led to Elijah McClain’s death.
Forensic pathologist says he’s undecided on the manner of Elijah McClain’s death
Both prosecutors and defense attorneys seemed slightly frustrated and flummoxed by Dr. Stephen Cina who couldn’t say whether it was the ketamine alone or the ketamine and the forcible restraint.
Use of force expert testimony: Aurora Police officers made several mistakes when forcibly detaining Elijah McClain
Aurora Police Department training requires officers to pay attention to suspects’ physical conditions.
Former Adams County Sheriff and deputies charged with falsifying training records
Rick Reigenborn and two deputies are charged with felony counts of forgery, attempt to influence a public servant, conspiracy to commit forgery, and conspiracy to attempt to influence a public servant.
Accused King Soopers shooter tells psychologist he bought a weapon to commit a mass shooting and be killed by police
Court documents and testimony indicate that the accused shooter has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and he has heard voices and yelling in his head.
