Justice Dept. Has Been Looking Into Elijah McClain's Death For Months

Justice Dept. Has Been Looking Into Elijah McClain's Death For Months

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The video discusses the death of Elijah McClain, a black man who died after being detained by police in Aurora, Colorado. The DOJ is reviewing the case to decide on a federal civil rights investigation. McClain was detained after a call about a suspicious person, placed in a chokehold, and sedated with Ketamin, leading to his death six days later. His family and attorney claim a history of brutality and racism in the Aurora Police Department, calling for a comprehensive investigation. The DOJ is gathering evidence, and the involved officers have been reassigned.

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