The jury has convicted one officer in the first trial connected to 2019 death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain.
A jury in Adams County, Colorado, found former police officer Randy Roedema guilty of criminally negligent homicide and assault in the third degree in the death of 23-year-oldAnother officer, Jason Rosenblatt, was found not guilty on charges of reckless manslaughter, assault in the second degree and criminally negligent homicide.McClain's mother, Sheneen McClain, walked out of the courtroom with a raised fist after the split verdict and said she was not satisfied with the outcome.
"There was no doubt that there was forcible restraint and heard the testimony from Dr. Beuther who said that ketamine is a sedative, but when someone is in respiratory distress they are at greater risk," said Special Assistant Attorney General Duane Lyons during closing arguments. "Today's verdict is about accountability; everyone is accountable and equal under the law. And hopefully today's verdict is another step in the healing process for the Aurora community and the state. I recognize that some people may not agree with the verdict, but we all must respect the jury system, which is a pillar of our democratic republic," Weiser said in a statement.
Acevedo said due to pending trials, the Aurora Police Department cannot further comment at this time.
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