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Paramedic sentenced to 4 years probation in connection with Elijah McClain's death
Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper has been sentenced to a four-year probationary sentence Friday after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the final case connected to Elijah McClain's 2019 death. Prosecutors accused the Aurora, Colorado, paramedic and his co-defendant Peter Cichuniec of administering an excessive amount of ketamine to...
Want to host a new immigrant family? There’s an official program for that
When children started showing up in sidewalk encampments last year, informal groups of Denverites — mostly moms — popped up on Facebook to coordinate aid for so many new immigrants slipping into homelessness. While most people living in these camps were vetted by U.S. border officials and allowed...
Denver TSA officer wins prestigious award
Like any good TSA agent, Julia Perry is always on the lookout for trouble; specifically, anyone having trouble getting through TSA at Denver International Airport."Any one of us at any time can be overwhelmed by the screening process," said Perry.In addition to being a lead Transportation Security Administration officer, she's also a passenger support specialist. That means she helps people with special needs navigate the tricky and sometimes intimidating security check process at Denver International Airport in an efficient and empathetic manner. "It can be, you know, a mom with three kids coming through traveling on her own and just doesn't...
Documentary Tackles Black Youth Mental Health
The documentary addresses mental health disparities in Denver as advocates call for increased support amid rising Black youth suicide rates. A new documentary directed and produced by Bo Olagbegi is addressing the mental health of Black youth in the Denver area. The documentary, titled “Voices Unheard: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health in the Black Community” was discussed at a panel discussion at the premiere of the film on April 25.
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