
Paramedic takes the stand in trial over Elijah McClain's death
The two paramedics charged in the death of Aurora Black man Elijah McClain took the stand in their own defense.
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The two paramedics charged in the death of Aurora Black man Elijah McClain took the stand in their own defense.
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