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"I'm pleased today he received justice," says Yatim's mother.
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Torontoist
Peter Brauti argues a different legal standard should apply to his client.
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David Hains
Found not guilty of murder, Forcillo's lawyer vows to appeal the verdict, and that this is only "phase one."
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David Hains • Photo by Andrew Louis
A memorial for Sammy Yatim.
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Stephanie Avery
Broadcaster pulls documentary with concern for the ongoing trial of the Toronto officer charged with the death of Sammy Yatim.
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Mark Kay
Police militarization, racial profiling, and excessive force—they're not just problems for Ferguson, Missouri.
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Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) and Zakaria Abdulle (Guest Opinion)
Frank Iacobucci makes 84 recommendations for officers dealing with emotionally disturbed people.
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Graeme Bayliss
Suit alleges "excessive and unreasonable force” and "high-handed, shocking" conduct in last summer's shooting of an 18-year-old TTC passenger.
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Sarah Sweet • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-Wangda
Constable James Forcillo faces a charge of second-degree murder.
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Graeme Bayliss
"He always had your back—if someone ever started with you, he’d be the first one there to protect you."
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Steve Kupferman
Right now, only certain Ontario police officers carry tasers, but that's about to change.
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Steve Kupferman
"We’re disappointed. It’s never good when we have one of our officers charged..."
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Steve Kupferman
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Steve Kupferman
A protest in memory of Sammy Yatim became a general airing of grievances against police.
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Chris Dart • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-Wangda
Board chair Alok Mukherjee "calling for strong and immediate action" to address how police handle cases involving people with mental health issues.
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Desmond Cole • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-Wangda
Retired Associate Chief Justice of Ontario Dennis O'Connor will lead a review of the way police handle emotionally disturbed people.
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Steve Kupferman
André Marin will look at how police are trained to de-escalate conflict situations in the province.
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Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-Wangda
The emotional but peaceful protest of Sammy Yatim's fatal shooting spanned three hours and several downtown neighbourhoods.
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Desmond Cole • Photos by Lodoe-Laura Haines-Wangda, Ryan Walker, Christopher Drost, and Andrew Louis
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