"Former Aurora Paramedic Receives 5-Year Sentence for Elijah McClain's Death"

A Colorado paramedic, Peter Cichuniec, was sentenced to five years in prison for criminally negligent homicide and assault in the death of Elijah McClain, who was given a lethal dose of ketamine after a confrontation with police in 2019. Cichuniec's sentencing comes after a jury found him guilty, and his colleague Jeremy Cooper is scheduled for sentencing in April. McClain's mother held Cichuniec responsible for her son's death, and the attorney general emphasized the message of accountability for actions that harm people. This case is part of the legal aftermath of McClain's death, with other first responders facing charges and changes being made in emergency procedures and oversight.