Courtroom described as "emotional" after paramedic sentenced to 5 years for death of Elijah McClain

Name: Courtroom described as "emotional" after paramedic sentenced to 5 years for death of Elijah McClain
Uploaded: 2024-03-01T17:08:00-0700
Duration: 1 min 54 s
Description: Former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic Peter Cichuniec was sentenced to 5 years in prison -- the minimum sentence -- and 3 years of probation on Friday by Adams County District Judge Mark Warner. He said the sentence and the example it might send are tied to public safety, but also said he does not believe Cichuniec is a risk to the public.

Former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic Peter Cichuniec was sentenced to 5 years in prison -- the minimum sentence -- and 3 years of probation on Friday by Adams County District Judge Mark Warner. He said the sentence and the example it might send are tied to public safety, but also said he does not believe Cichuniec is a risk to the public.