Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain's death

Cichuniec was found guilty of both criminally negligent homicide and second-degree assault. This outcome is considered rare as it marks one of the few instances where a paramedic has been held criminally liable for their actions on the job. McClain's name gained significant attention in 2020 as part of social justice rallies that swept across the United States.