Tag:Elijah McClain
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Kilmer Lane Newman and Mother of Elijah McClain Go to Court Over Attorneys Fees
The mother of Elijah McClain is suing her former attorneys at Denver civil rights firm Kilmer Lane Newman, LLP over about $4 million in legal fees.
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Aurora Police Consent Decree Monitor Holds First Townhall
The independent monitor selected to oversee progress made by the city of Aurora in its policing practices held its first town hall.
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Parents of Elijah McClain Reach Settlement in Principle with Aurora
Attorneys for the family of Elijah McClain announced on Monday they have reached a settlement in principle with the City of Aurora in a civil rights lawsuit, but the city said the parents must complete a separate allocation process before it can sign a settlement agreement.
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Aurora Police Routinely Uses Excessive Force and Engages in Racist Policing, According to AG Report
The Aurora Police Department has a pattern of racially biased policing according to results of an investigation by the AG’s office
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Grand Jury Returns 32 Counts Against First Responders Involved in Elijah McClain’s Death
More than two years after the death of Elijah McClain while in Aurora Police custody, a grand jury indicted five first responders with 32 counts connected with his death.
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Criminal Law Attorneys Reflect on Legislative Wins, Worries and the Work Ahead
The Colorado General Assembly passed about 40 new laws related to criminal justice and corrections, including an overhaul of the state’s misdemeanor code and a bill limiting the use of ketamine injections by first responders.
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Elijah McClain Investigation Team Makes Recommendations for Police Reform
Investigators found Aurora police were not legally justified in their restraint of Elijah McClain according to a report released Monday.