Court Changes Decision for Two Paramedics

法院更改對兩名救護員的判決

Jun 4, 2026, 20:59
USSociety

Introduction

A court in Colorado changed a decision about two paramedics. These men were in a case about the death of Elijah McClain in 2019.

科羅拉多州的一家法院更改了關於兩名救護員的決定。這兩名男子涉及 2019 年 Elijah McClain 死亡的案件。

Main Body

Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec gave a drug called ketamine to Elijah McClain. Police held the man down first. In 2023, a court said the paramedics were wrong. Now, a higher court says the first trial had mistakes. The paramedics must have new trials.

Jeremy Cooper 和 Peter Cichuniec 給了 Elijah McClain 一種稱為氯胺酮 (ketamine) 的藥物。警察首先將該男子壓制。在 2023 年，法院判定救護員的行為錯誤。現在，更高層法院表示首次審理存在錯誤。救護員必須重新接受審理。

The paramedics said they followed their old training. They said the drug did not kill the man. One man, Peter Cichuniec, still has one crime on his record. But he does not go to prison now.

救護員表示他們遵循了之前的培訓。他們聲稱該藥物並未導致該男子死亡。其中一名男子 Peter Cichuniec 的紀錄中仍有一項罪名。但他目前不需要入獄。

Other police officers were also in this case. One officer is guilty. Two officers are not guilty. The city of Aurora paid 15 million dollars to the family of Elijah McClain.

其他警察也涉及此案。一名警察被判定有罪。兩名警察被判定無罪。奧羅拉市 (Aurora) 向 Elijah McClain 的家人支付了 1,500 萬美元。

Conclusion

The paramedics will have new trials soon. Other police officers are still in legal problems.

救護員很快將重新接受審理。其他警察仍面臨法律問題。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 The 'Past' Story

When we talk about things that already happened, we often add -ed to the end of the action word.

Look at these changes:

  • Change →\rightarrow Changed
  • Follow →\rightarrow Followed

The Exception (The 'Rebel' Words): Some words don't follow the -ed rule. You just have to remember them:

  • Give →\rightarrow Gave
  • Say →\rightarrow Said
  • Pay →\rightarrow Paid

Quick Guide for A2: If you want to tell a story about yesterday or 2019, check if your word is a 'Regular' (add -ed) or an 'Irregular' (change the word completely).

Vocabulary Learning

court (n.)
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The court decided to change the case.
case (n.)
a situation or event that is investigated
Example:This case is about a paramedic.
death (n.)
the end of life
Example:The death of Elijah McClain was tragic.
man (n.)
an adult male person
Example:The man was held by police.
police (n.)
officers who enforce laws
Example:Police held the man down.
held (v.)
kept in a place or position
Example:Police held the man.
first (adj.)
earliest in time or order
Example:The first trial had mistakes.
higher (adj.)
more advanced or above in rank
Example:A higher court said the trial was wrong.
trial (n.)
a legal examination of facts
Example:The paramedics will have new trials.
new (adj.)
not old, recently made or started
Example:The paramedics will have new trials.
training (n.)
learning skills or knowledge
Example:They followed their old training.
drug (n.)
medicine used to treat or prevent illness
Example:They gave a drug called ketamine.
kill (v.)
to end life
Example:The drug did not kill the man.
crime (n.)
an illegal act
Example:Peter has one crime on his record.
record (n.)
a written or printed account of events
Example:He has a crime on his record.
prison (n.)
a place where people are kept for punishment
Example:He does not go to prison now.
officer (n.)
a person who works for the police
Example:One officer is guilty.
guilty (adj.)
responsible for wrongdoing
Example:The officer is guilty.
city (n.)
a large town with its own government
Example:The city of Aurora paid 15 million dollars.
paid (v.)
gave money for something
Example:The city paid 15 million dollars.
million (n.)
a large number, one thousand thousand
Example:They paid 15 million dollars.
dollars (n.)
the currency used in the United States
Example:They paid 15 million dollars.
family (n.)
relatives who live together or share a bond
Example:The family of Elijah McClain.
soon (adv.)
in a short time from now
Example:The paramedics will have trials soon.
legal (adj.)
relating to the law
Example:They have legal problems.
problems (n.)
difficulties or issues
Example:Police officers have legal problems.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→