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Paramedic Jeremy Cooper, who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his death, was sentenced to four years of probation, avoiding prison. The case sparked outrage and discussions about racial injustice, police brutality, and the use of ketamine during arrests.

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Paramedic Jeremy Cooper, who participated in the arrest and subsequent death of Elijah McClain in 2019, has been sentenced to four years of probation and 1,000 hours of community service instead of prison time. Cooper was found guilty of injecting McClain with ketamine, a powerful sedative, on the night of the incident [1].

This decision has sparked controversy and protests, as many argue that Cooper's actions contributed to McClain's death. The case has raised questions about the use of ketamine by paramedics during law enforcement encounters and the role of medical professionals in such situations [2].

Elijah McClain, a young Black man, died in August 2019, days after he was stopped by police while walking home from a convenience store in Aurora, Colorado. The officers detained McClain using a chokehold, and Cooper administered a dose of ketamine to sedate him. McClain went into cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital and was later declared brain dead [3].

Some have criticized the lenient sentence, arguing that it does not bring justice to McClain's family or address the systemic issues that led to his death. The case has brought renewed attention to police brutality, racial bias in law enforcement, and the need for accountability in cases involving the use of force by authorities [4].

Despite being found guilty, Cooper will not serve time in prison, a decision that has left many dissatisfied with the outcome of the case. The sentencing of the paramedic has reignited discussions about police reform, the medical community's involvement in policing, and the need for a more just and equitable criminal justice system [5].

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