June 4, 2026

Colorado Court Overturns Convictions of Paramedics in Elijah McClain Case

A Colorado appeals court reversed the homicide convictions of paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
The court ordered new trials, citing flawed jury instructions on the homicide charges, while upholding Cichuniec's assault conviction.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser plans to appeal the decision, emphasizing the importance of justice for McClain and the Aurora community.