Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s death

A Colorado paramedic was sentenced to five years in prison for the death of Elijah McClain. Peter Cichuniec and a fellow paramedic were convicted in December of criminally negligent homicide for injecting McClain with ketamine, a powerful sedative ultimately blamed for his death. #elijahmcclain #usa #colorado
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[@bigt4331]

Seems like the coos got off easy and they made this guy the scape goat.

[@mikewhitman578]

Oh well

[@greywolf2809]

Tottaly

[@alkazar625]

The cops restrained Elijah. The paramedics actions were the only cause of death

[@BrockSampsonNA]

Convict the cops too

[@schmuckytheraiderbear5043]

This is on the Police just as much or more than this medic. Our "Justice" system is so broken. FTP

[@greywolf2809]

Ftp

[@sneakyviewing4391]

If I lived there I'd be rioting this is unacceptable. It's not even about this poor man this is about something that pertains to all of us whether it's DOJ or EMS

[@Baby-tu3gn]

It’s not broken it was built just so too crucify black people in a variety of ways

[@DIVISIONINCISION]

What the 5 year sentence tells you is that the state did not prove its case against the paramedic. This was a verdict made for political reasons. Failure to provide reasonable standard of care would have been a longer sentence than 5 years.

[@i-jm3jl]

Surprisingly, it is part of their protocol, look further up the chain to find who implemented administration of ketamine to a patient in the field in these instances, combative, or emotionally distributed patients.

[@SirNic4180]

Huh? He's a white man in America. He got a break because of it. Enjoy prison.

[@mikewhitman578]

Well let's just see who will need cpr

[@goldenvulture6818]

Extremely likely Peter will appeal his conviction

[@Moldybreead]

I mean… a paramedic is not a physician/anesthesiologist… he gave him too high of a dose… sounds responsible to me

[@mothernature8893]

"Chronic abuse of amphetamines results in depletion of body stores of catecholamines, which may be manifested as anxiety, somnolence, or a psychotic state." "Ketamine relies on a secondary sympathomimetic effect for its cardiovascular stability, cardiovascular and hemodynamic compromise may occur in patients who are catecholamine depleted." It may also exacerbate underlying cardiac disease. McClain was behaving oddly when he encountered LE, wearing a ski mask in August and completely ignoring police when they tried to speak with him. When they touched him, he flipped out and became combative. He had been treated in a hospital in the past for "excited delirium" and had a history of using drugs. Paramedics have to make rapid decisions based on limited information. This paramedic should have never been sentenced to prison. How did he get 5 years for negligent homicide? 2nd degree assault??? Ketamine is the drug of choice for excited delirium. 3 years of probation after release...treating him like some kind of career criminal. This verdict was politically motivated and disgraceful. As for McClain's family, their court exit explains everything.

[@BlueRidgeBlackRedneck]

1) He was behaving oddly because he was autistic 2) the indictment written by the grand jury says: “Mr. McClain was a normal healthy 23-year-old man prior to encountering law enforcement and medical response personnel” which is completely contradictory to your lies about his medical history 3) you have no idea what these people have gone through, and so you could not possibly understand what the symbolic gesture of raising your fist in the air as you leave the courtroom could possibly mean. You will never, ever know.

[@greywolf2809]

Shut up.

[@pen7857]

...this is why you don't administer drugs to a person without prior medical knowledge of any underlying medical conditions that a person may have... notice you didn't touch on any of Elijah known medical conditions. This is why you don't Cosby...

[@kaltyree]

...as someone previously in this field...I agree. Though I haven't followed this case and don't know the full specifics, and I don't know what the motive for verdict was, but the outcome seems excessive. I completely understand a grieving family wanting/needing to place blame, but a conviction of this sort when the convicted "appears" to have followed protocol is unwarranted. Don't get me wrong the law regarding medical negligence and malpractice is specific and definitely there for a reason (which anyone practicing must abide) but, usually requires exhaustive evidence to prove such. So, maybe something was admissible that was not shown publicly allowing for this ruling, otherwise this seems like scapegoating blame. I will say though, you are not typically allowed to administer more than the therapeutic dose without authorization, so if that was done and not authorized, I understand the anger, but on the other hand if they didn't administer enough there would also be anger and possible death. Warranted or not... soon no one will want to help anyone for fear of legal retaliation. I say that as someone who has had a death in the family likely due to negligence. There is so much to be considered when providing care and some of the most detrimental care requires immediate action, and so more needs to be considered regarding the outcome (like the intentions of the provider for instance) was it malice or neglect, and if protocol states one thing (but allows for a range) and it is given. But, if you just decide to give over that dose for no reason, I get the anger. I definitely get the frustration, now I'm going to go read as much as possible on this case to make a more informed decision.

[@pen7857]

@@kaltyree He was walking home. He didn't need help.

[@denniskeller6176]

That guy got sent to prison for being white😢

[@annecelestin8534]

Elijah got over dose ketamine in his system for being black. Is that your justification too, just saying 😂😂😂

[@hotvegas2498]

Where is the proof that should have exonerated him?

[@sneakyviewing4391]

@@hotvegas2498 Where is your proof that he is guilty? Proof of guilt always comes first. "Innocent until proven guilty"

[@mikewhitman578]

Welcome to my world ❤️

[@meaculpamishegas]

What motive would they have to cause his death?

[@barronridge5613]

He wouldn't.

[@thegoodnews6682]

It's negligence

[@mikewhitman578]

How many people have you done that too

[@sneakyviewing4391]

@@thegoodnews6682 How is it negligent? I think you're just copying the charge verbatim.

[@sneakyviewing4391]

I just want to know why does the paramedic have ketamine in the first place. If a paramedic can't administrate that and it's in their bag we have huge problem here and he's just being the fall guy for a massive failure going way above his head. This is ridiculous seriously. They can provide narcotics for pain but they can't administrate ketamine. Think about it's beyond ridiculous. If he wasn't supposed to have that in his bag or on that ambulance or on a helicopter then okay he's guilty. If that's there as a general supply then he's getting shafted because doctors don't ride on ambulances, that's the entire point of an EMT/paramedic.

[@christinapankey1415]

What a corrupt judge and justice department

[@sharonreilly2202]

Looks like a lot of nurses & doctors are now going to be prosecuted. Instead of negligence they can be prosecuted just as this fellow was.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Don’t become a health care worker due to excessive lawsuits. Let no one take care of the drug addicts.

[@sneakyviewing4391]

Yeah they're special like the police.

[@sneakyviewing4391]

@@recabitejehonadab2654 Do you even understand what you are talking about or are you just talking with nothing upstairs?

[@cjaneAlaska]

Next time a medic delays decision making, remember this.

[@pumamanta1771]

He deserves life in prison along with the crooked cops

[@jamdoll8660]

Elijah didn't need medical attention, though.

[@nicholasbrowning4558]

​@@pumamanta1771Such bs. He in no way tried to hurt the man.

[@SirNic4180]

​@@nicholasbrowning4558the police lied and it's on video. The medic decided to follow the orders of the police and now he will be in pc because he couldn't say no😅

[@sneakyviewing4391]

@@pumamanta1771 Why? What person on the streets would ever even want to refuse ketamine being provided to them under any circumstances? Why have you got it out so bad for EMS? I mean cops sure but you don't think that's extreme?

[@vpierce3842]

Of course the officers were acquitted

[@coryhoggatt7691]

Nope

[@vpierce3842]

@@coryhoggatt7691 two of them were

[@sneakyviewing4391]

@@coryhoggatt7691 Are you friends of the police?

[@overlord5580]

Since cops do not like you telling them how to do their jobs, the paramedics should have told them to back off and let them do their job now, they are being made the scapegoats for cops interfering in their treatment of a patient! Street justice needs to visit these cops!

[@Comm0ut]

There was no reason to involve the paramedics because there is no reason to sedate people who are not injured, severely so in the case of ketamine. So what if they aren't calm? That's what more flex cuffs are for. In future paramedics should not get involved in arrests.

[@BrockSampsonNA]

Absolutely. Stop qualified immunity

[@sneakyviewing4391]

Police brutality only gets worse and worse

[@sneakyviewing4391]

@@Comm0ut Easier said than done. They're utterly powerless in regards to this. We'll sooner just have no emergency medical services than a system that works better. If they refuse the cops they get targeted by cops just like the rest of us.

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

When the courts a weaponized for political reasons.

[@KingZNIN]

How? Because they didn't let him go like they did the cop that boild a man alive for hours on camera

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

@@KingZNIN I’m speaking in general. Have u not seen this right b4 ur eyes? Also I doubt he was alive for hours while boiling. Open ur eyes

[@barronridge5613]

Reverse OJ.

[@sneakyviewing4391]

@@barronridge5613 😂

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

This is very sad.

[@sheilaelliott7674]

Not long enough… What about the rest of them?

[@lautaroaguilar9584]

As an Afro Latino, the way the family exited the court was an embarrassment.

[@timthegunguy47]

Well it was a win as far as a 15 million dollar lawsuit and 2 million in a go fund me page. No son but rich now.

[@gwenwilliams3673]

Explain please.🤔

[@allegrap1054]

There’s no such thing as an Afro Latino

[@barronridge5613]

It's weird how you have to say your race before giving an explanation.

[@beberodriguez4160]

As afro Latino smh 🤬 then you need to mind your business.. these are Black people issues 😏

[@rowlinstoned3715]

That is RIDICULOUS he got even charged let alone convicted. U couldn't pay me enough to be a medical worker. In a world where where u can be rescuing a person from a burning building could result in u going to prison if u failed.

[@sneakyviewing4391]

I"m just in shock how is this something that made it to court.

[@el-oe7id]

THATS IT!?

[@mrpaulweaver]

Elijah was already dead on the ground when the paramedics showed up ...The original video show's this .. he wasn't moving at all: .. The cop's called the paramedic's ...they arrive and he's still not moving a muscle and they injected him- already dead!: .. And all taken care of !!! They all have each other in their back pocket's .. even the coroner/ crime-forensic etc. He'll have a little vacation (All their people who run the prison/ jailhouse will look out for him!) ...and he'll probably get out early !

[@mrpaulweaver]

They cut the $h!t out of that original video !!!

[@vikkyvictoriaf2395]

Why would they give a dead man ketamine?

[@mrpaulweaver]

It was all being recorded: They knew that !!! ...Aside: .. Just plain idiot's as seen !

[@mrpaulweaver]

I used to live right by that kid and spoke to him several time's ! ...That was nothing short of his being pre-meditated / pre-fabricated picked out he and his family: .. The cop's went overboard ...oooop's ... and brought in the paramedic's... ... .. who should have known better as well: The kid wasn't moving a muscle as he lay there !!! Of course they all had their little talk with each other before that happened ! You could see that (other's and probably commanding officer's) in the video of them standing in the background. - I haven't seen the video for a spell now ... I'd collected it/ saved it with a bunch of files. I have people holding a lot of file's for me per my larceny case etc. I'd even contacted a bunch of those same attorneys/ law firm's the McLain's did: Interestingly enough: They blew me off like no tomorrow !!! Isn't that something !!! Yep !

[@mrpaulweaver]

They know it: And they know I know it !!! ♎⚖️

[@igorrromanov]

They have done what they've been told to do. What is their guilt?

[@andrewserna28]

Accountability for some

[@Nowah1]

Why did these guys have KETAMINE???

[@JoeyJoJoJr0]

Because they were told to

[@WhoppersBaby]

It's used for extreme pain management. I was given that in the ER a few years ago. But at my last visit they would only use morphine (which is not as effective as ketamine).

[@shhImHiding2]

All paramedics carry Ketamine and give it for various reasons from pain to sedation.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Because the drug addict was out of his mind and couldn’t be controlled in order to be treated. I would never be an EMT that has to deal with these helpless people.

[@WeAllLaughDownHere-ne2ou]

​@recabitejehonadab2654 liar. 3 cops(2 over 200lbs) and 2 paramedics, couldnt control a scared 140lb young man?! Scared little piglets with badges and gun.

[@donnaharvey9460]

With decisions against people in job situations trying to help others, you will see more and more people switching careers when they can be charged in situations like this!! I understand if a doctor messes up, but an emt trying to help on a call, How sad this is!!

[@veintiunico5326]

RIP Mr McLain ..

[@goldenvulture6818]

5 years in prison is no slap on the wrist. Its far from being lenient.

[@joose-pin3220]

Eligible for parole in two years or less

[@goldenvulture6818]

@@joose-pin3220 You meant to write "in two years or less"

[@goldenvulture6818]

@@joose-pin3220 Parole isn't actual freedom

[@joose-pin3220]

@@goldenvulture6818 it’s not prison and is way better

[@robertc2204]

Exactly this is bs ​@@ADD8

[@user-dr3dk1hd5o]

Stop going to certain episodes, period, period period.

[@ouissandy2806]

He was a sweet guy so innocent and talented. You took him away from us.

[@EarthnowWashington-mg3vq]

We have now entered the Twilight zone where you take a call to help a black man and you wake up in prison✨🌀✨

[@ldwankenobi5618]

cant bring anyone back.

[@PATRIOT-nt5ub]

What's up with the raised fist's? 🤦🤦🤦

[@sneakyviewing4391]

cringe woke agenda

[@greywolf2809]

Is that the guy? What about the cops tho they didn’t need to stop him

[@jamesbranchakajimredwolf.9549]

Not long enough attacking the creators original, and all because so many of you have been nurtured in lies making ignorance the go to as if it's normal

[@jmshackelfoaol]

Every paramedic should immediately resign

[@caracunningham9210]

He should get the sentence Mr. McClain got along with the rest of those involved in the young man’s death. No sympathy at all. They are getting off with a slap on the wrist!

[@sneakyviewing4391]

Why? Why do you think the paramedic is a bad guy?

[@christinapankey1415]

The last bit was embarrassing like the last ten seconds

[@rogerdonoho4924]

Another political act of cowardice. Sick of seeing someone used as a "message" scapegoat.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Note to self. Do not become an EMT . It’s not a job risking a lawsuit to help irresponsible drug addicts.

[@KingZNIN]

That's not even close to the truth. What's wrong with you?

[@Shooterindatooter]

You sound like the drug addict

[@BlueRidgeBlackRedneck]

If you believe the lives of drug addicts are less valuable than anyone else, then I am glad you do not want to become an EMT. The field doesn’t need heartless people.

[@NenskiTrill]

Who was a drug addict?

[@sneakyviewing4391]

So is it the same for medical doctors and nurses or what is your logic here?

[@user-kg8ik1qq6l]

I was just following orders.

[@DBCooper3]

You can tell they hate him for being white by their goofee fists in the air

[@allegrap1054]

That doesn’t mean hatred for WP

[@someonesomewhere1500]

​@@allegrap1054in my experience it does.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

They saw an opportunity to sue and make money using their dead drug addict relative.

[@KingZNIN]

Why are all white supremacists truly evil?

[@rdz-1776]

what is your "experience"? while i do agree that the symbol is overused to the point that it's lost some meaning, it still very much doesn't​ mean that we hate white people@@someonesomewhere1500

[@Research_theTruth]

Like 5 people walk out😮

[@paulietteburnett7270]

Puff

[@compeletemadness]

Next time you're in a car accident fighting for your life don't complain when they don't show up to help you I wouldn't help you I just let you go you people are crazy!

[@mrcatfish2100]

No intent to cause harm to Elijah. Tell that to the devil himself liar.

[@bethwalker7887]

I know that what happened to Mr. McClain was so, so painful for his family and friends. My heart truly does go out to them. But their raised fists walking out of court tells me that they have no idea what they were fighting for or against. All they care about is that ELIJAH died. They don't care a single whit that what just happened here was a Pyrrhic victory that will cost many more people their lives. No... Like most Americans, it's all about THEM and THEIRS. I hope the power they felt in raising those fists was worth it.

[@kaylynnejay]

You are so upset because they raised their fist of black power. 💪✊️✊️

[@bethwalker7887]

@@kaylynnejay No, honey... I understand very well that this was a win for Black folks and I support that with every fiber of my being. But it meant more than that. And it has a price. Look up what a Pyrrhic victory is. Then come back to me.

[@kaylynnejay]

@bethwalker7887 First, don't call me honey. I'm not your honey. That's disrespectful to me. Also, it has a condescending tone to it. So, do not call me honey. I still do not find anything wrong with what they did while leaving out the courtroom.

[@bethwalker7887]

@@kaylynnejay I apologize. I in no way meant any disrespect or condescension. However, intent means nothing, only impact.

[@kaylynnejay]

@bethwalker7887 thank you. Apology accepted.

[@Happey67]

I do not believe that you are sorry. You never considered his weight, pre conditions, if any. YOu just saw a young , black man that was working class.

[@margaretwordnerd5210]

And frightened. Elijah had neurological issues, and was assaulted because when they grabbed him his muscles tensed. Body cam showed it all, but that sweet young man lost his life for being nervous and dark skinned.

[@mrpaulweaver]

Will that be a real prison ? ...Or walk in the park holiday inn Arapaho county ???

[@aborteddemocrat-ux7ue]

Political prisoner

[@melikebuttz4265]

He'll get off on a pill

[@joshuaforbus5853]

You got off far to easy......1997-2006 US Marine infantryman Sgt.100P.T. Who's going to watch your kids while serving.

[@My2Cents378]

Long Over Due!

[@Keith-re2nw]

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

[@cherylwebb8340]

Jesus saith unto him: I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. John 14:6 KJV 🙏✝️🕊💒🩷

[@barronridge5613]

Jesus is the truth the life and the way

[@louisapurcell7543]

Justice was served, finally.

[@fsu4031]

That’s a weak sentence. Pathetic just pathetic!

[@valve6642]

Murderer! Should've at leat got LIFE!

[@AB-ee5tb]

You edited your comment and you still have spelling errors 😂

[@hibiscushoney3759]

Wow speechless. Only 5 yrs. Smh

[@la_sn3ak3r19]

Def und police!!!!! Votw DEMOCRAT!!!!!!!💙🇵🇸💙🇵🇸💙🇵🇸💙

[@theresahvassman9965]

Idiot

[@Brainbaskit]

Incell detected

[@la_sn3ak3r19]

@@Brainbaskit police funding MAGAT

[@kdubw900l]

​@@la_sn3ak3r19 Cannon fodder

[@yeaitsmee]

Please don't!

[@abigalanderson7494]

Free Peter the man is innocent.

[@Liz-tr2ui]

Sounds like a lot of you don't get what taking accountability is. Get the facts about the case. Elijah was telling them about the issues he had and they gave him ketamine, please. You don't get it. A young man died, get off the political BS. The cops should have gotten theirs too. He was a young black man walking and of course cops thought he looked suspicious and didn't listen to him. The paramedics were negligent. People always making excuses when a young black man dies. Accountability is required and doesn't happen enough esp. when young black men die at the hands of cops.

[@johanneskreisler7647]

You started like a man of reason, but ended exactly like the majority of commenters. Be consistent.

[@notlisted-cl5ls]

lolololololololo. so long foolio!!