Jan. 4, 2024: First sentencing in McClain death; Returning human remains on the Western Slope

By Chandra Thomas Whitfield

January 4, 2024

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Jury reaches verdict in trial of two Colorado police officers charged in death of Elijah McClain — At right, former police officer Randy Roedema exits court after the jury’s verdict in the trial of officers charged in the death of Elijah McClain, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton.

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Jan. 4, 2024: First sentencing in McClain death; Returning human remains on the Western Slope

Segment 1 | 10:34
Former Aurora officer Randy Roedema first to be sentenced in death of Elijah McClain
Segment 2 | 10:22
Southern Ute experts talk repatriation efforts of remains housed in Gunnison museum
Segment 3 | 21:41
Pilot project extended to ensure basic income for people experiencing homelessness in Denver
Segment 4 | 2:21
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The first of three people convicted in the death of Elijah McClain will be sentenced Friday. We preview what the former police officer faces. Then, the next step in the effort to return centuries' old human remains looted on the Western Slope to their rightful home. And, as Denver looks for solutions to homelessness, a $2 million dollar investment in a pilot project that provides human dignity. Plus, Colorado wondering about rest stops.

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Jan. 4, 2024: First sentencing in McClain death; Returning human remains on the Western Slope

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Jan. 4, 2024: First sentencing in McClain death; Returning human remains on the Western Slope

Former Aurora officer Randy Roedema first to be sentenced in death of Elijah McClain

Southern Ute experts talk repatriation efforts of remains housed in Gunnison museum

Pilot project extended to ensure basic income for people experiencing homelessness in Denver

What’s with all the closed rest areas on Colorado roads?

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Colorado student artists will see their works, and identities, on display in the U.S. Capitol

Who will make your medical decisions if you can’t? And Colorado’s ‘unusual’ approach makes planning important. One CU doctor has advice

Miller moths are coming — here’s how to moth-proof your home

Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since

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