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G20 Police Conviction Reminds Us Not to Repeat History

Five years after the protests that saw over 1,000 Torontonians arrested, a delayed police conviction offers a poignant salve for a lingering scar.

By Kelli Korducki Aug. 26th, 1:00 pm

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Glad Hand: Roo’s to Blame?

Glad Hand is Torontoist's political cartoon, created by Brett Lamb and appearing here every Thursday.

By Brett Lamb Nov. 27th, 11:00 am

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Duly Quoted: Steve Paikin, on Police ‘Kettling’ at the 2010 G20 Summit

The TVO host testified yesterday at the hearing of a senior officer facing multiple charges for his conduct during the weekend meeting.

By Graeme Bayliss Nov. 21st, 12:00 pm

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Four Years Later, the Scars of the G20 Persist

Torontoist reporter Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy was assaulted by a police officer during the G20—a case in which charges were dropped this week. She writes about how it has reshaped her view of policing in Toronto.

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) Sep. 26th, 4:11 pm

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Cop Acquitted on Charge of Assaulting Former Torontoist Contributor at G20 Protests

Photographic evidence ruled inadmissible.

By Sarah Sweet Sep. 24th, 2:40 pm

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On Bill Blair’s Tenure

Looking back at the decade-long legacy of Toronto's outgoing police chief.

By Desmond Cole and Christopher Bird • Photos by Giordano CiampiniAug. 6th, 2:30 pm

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Officer Sentenced to 45 Days in Jail for G20 Assault

Constable Babak Andalib-Goortani sentenced for assault with a weapon in G20 attack on Adam Nobody.

By Hamutal Dotan Dec. 9th, 12:58 pm

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G20 Police Officer Found Guilty of Assault With a Weapon

Constable Babak Andalib-Goortani used excessive force in arresting Adam Nobody, court finds.

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 12th, 10:43 am

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Toronto Police Officer Cleared of G20 Assault Charges

Const. Glenn Weddell has been acquitted of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

By Steve Kupferman May. 31st, 12:30 pm

New Lawsuit Filed Over Police Actions During G20

Seven plaintiffs seek $1.4 million in damages, allege wrongful arrest.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Dean BradleyAug. 1st, 11:00 am

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Police Service Board to Consider G20 Report Today

The last major G20 report focused on what actually happened on the ground; this one looks earlier, to the procedures that were set up to help manage the summit in the first place.

By Christopher Bird Jul. 19th, 12:00 pm

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Vandalist: Happy Anniversary

To the weekend that turned downtown into a war zone.

By Stephanie Avery Jun. 29th, 3:00 pm

Almost There?

Proceedings begin for some officers charged under the Police Services Act in relation to G20 incidents; tribunal now adjourned until September.

By James Edgar • Photo by Ryan WalkerJun. 19th, 3:00 pm

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OIPRD’s Assessment of the G20: A Good but Marred Effort

Two years later, we finally have OIPRD's comprehensive assessment of police action during the G20. It's a report that tries to be fair to all sides, but ends up being too generous to police on some key points.

By Christopher Bird May. 18th, 4:45 pm

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Bill Blair’s Message to Toronto About the G20

The full text of Chief William Blair's statement regarding OIPRD's G20 report.

By Hamutal Dotan May. 18th, 1:33 pm

Provincial Watchdog Issues Report Critical of G20 Police Conduct

By Steve Kupferman May. 16th, 2:46 pm

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Newsstand: April 6, 2012

You're lolling in bed right now, aren't you? Well, there's a fresh pot of coffee and a slab of news for you to wake up to: a report outlining police actions at the G20 pricier than first thought—and still (yeah, still) not released; the LCBO blows up in scandal like a cheap afternoon soap opera; TTC fare collector busted for napping; and some peregrine falcons keep on getting it on across from Harlequin Enterprises.

By Jodie Shupac Apr. 6th, 9:00 am

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One of the Six G20 Defendants Sentenced

Leah Henderson receives 10 months of jail time for counselling mischief.

By Hamutal Dotan Dec. 20th, 12:00 pm