A jury convicted two paramedics for the death of Elijah McClain, an innocent Black man who did nothing wrong that tragic night seven years ago. Bringing these cases to trial was the right thing to do for justice, for Elijah McClain, and for healing in the Aurora community. The attorney general's office is committed to defending these convictions through the appeals process. Justice demands it.
Statement on the reversal of paramedics' convictions
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