Tag: Randy Roedema
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Aurora detective working undercover was central to removal of prospective juror at first trial on Elijah McClain’s death
An Aurora Police detective’s observations played a pivotal role in the dismissal of a Latino juror as two officers went on trial in the death of Elijah McClain, according to a newly unsealed court document. That undercover officer told the judge in a closed-door proceeding that she overheard the man, identified only as Juror 14,…
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Only police officer convicted in death of Elijah McClain appeals verdict, alleging errors
AURORA, Colo. — The only Aurora police officer found guilty of wrongdoing in the death of Elijah McClain has appealed his conviction. Randy Roedema, 41, faces 14 months in jail and four years of probation after being convicted of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault for his actions in McClain’s death. He is expected to…
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How a Colorado judge decided on the sentence of former Aurora cop in death of Elijah McClain
While Elijah McClain’s mother insisted that justice was not served in the death of her son, the district judge who presided over three trials said he carefully weighed the “unequivocal” evidence against the lone police officer ultimately convicted but also considered mitigating circumstances, notably his lack of criminal history and his service to his country.…
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Defense attorneys to ask for body cam to be limited in third Aurora officer’s trial
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jury selection in the trial of a third Aurora police officer charged in connection with Elijah McClain’s death is scheduled to begin this week. Ahead of the trial’s start, the officer’s defense attorneys argue the jury should not be able to hear some statements shown…
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‘A mammoth caught in La Brea’: Judge asks for more efficiency in Elijah McClain trial
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The judge overseeing the first two Aurora police officers’ trial over the 2019 death of Elijah McClain urged attorneys to work more efficiently on Wednesday, a day that involved much legal maneuvering over technical testimony on the police department’s policies. “This is really starting to…
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Weiser: Aurora police have pattern of racial bias, misconduct
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser says his office wants Aurora police to submit to state oversight after an investigation found a pattern of racial bias and misconduct in the ranks. In the department that caused outcry with the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black…