'Murder' trial begins years after Elijah McClain's death

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'Murder' trial begins years after Elijah McClain's death

Photo caption: Elijah McClain (X/Twitter) The trial for two officers charged in connection to the death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain starts as jury selection began Friday, September 15, 2023. Elijah McClainwas killed in 2019by Denver police after he was stopped, harassed, then restrained and injected with ketamine. His deathregained the attention of the worldafter George Floyd was … 'Murder' trial begins years after Elijah McClain's death Read More »

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