What happened to Dafonte Miller?
Toronto constable who assaulted Dafonte Miller sentenced to 9 months in jail. A Toronto police officer convicted of beating a young Black man while off-duty has been sentenced to nine months in jail.
What was Michael Theriault charged with?
assault in connection
Michael Theriault was found guilty of assault in connection with a December 2016 attack on Miller, then 19.
Why was Dafonte Miller attacked?
Criminal charges and trial Miller was initially charged with assault and theft in connection with the incident—charges which were later dropped. At trial, the court found that Miller and two friends were “essentially caught by Michael and Christian Theriault in the act of stealing items from the vehicle”.
Who is Michael Theriault?
Theriault was convicted last year of assault in the December 2016 beating of Dafonte Miller. He and his brother Christian were acquitted on the more serious charge of aggravated assault and on one count of obstruction of justice.
Did Dafonte Miller break into cars?
The defence lawyers also argued Miller lied in court when he denied breaking into cars that night. Prosecutors said even if Miller was breaking into cars, the severe beating that caused him to lose his left eye was not justified.
What happened Abdirahman Abdi?
Abdi, who struggled with his mental health, died of cardiac arrest following a violent altercation with Montsion and Const. Dave Weir on the front steps of the Hilda Street apartment in Hintonburg, where the 37-year-old Abdi lived.
Is Michael Therriault in jail?
Theriault is out on bail pending the outcome of the appeals. He is currently suspended without pay from the Toronto police because he was convicted of a crime and sentenced to jail time — the only scenario currently allowed in Ontario where a police service can suspend an officer without pay.
How was Abdirahman killed?
However, CCTV footage shot from the lobby of Abdi’s apartment building shows Montsion punching Abdi in the face. The two officers then forced Abdi to the ground. Montsion could be seen striking Abdi in the legs and twice more in the head.
When was Abdirahman killed?
July 24, 2016
Abdi, a 37-year-old Black man, died following a confrontation with Ottawa police on July 24, 2016.
Who plays Lord Castleroy in Reign?
Michael Therriault
Michael Therriault is a Canadian actor….
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What happened to Abdi?
What happened to Lord Castleroy?
As of To The Death, Lord Castleroy has been released from prison, and reunited with his wife. The pair have left France to start over together. Lord Castleroy is the only character outside of the main cast to appear in all 4 seasons of Reign.
Who was charged with assault on police officer in Toronto?
Farkh has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of aggravated assault of a police officer, possession of dangerous weapon and assault with intent to resist arrest, police said in a release Tuesday night. “It impacts everybody — it’s a very significant event,” Ramer said.
Why was two Toronto police officers discharged from hospital?
Two Toronto police officers have been discharged from a local hospital and their attacker charged following a slashing incident Tuesday morning. The incident happened as officers were assisting in a Peel Region police investigation into the disappearance of Nathaniel Brettell, 56, who was reported missing Monday.
Who are the reporters for the Toronto Star?
Kevin Jiang is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star’s radio room in Toronto. Reach him via email: [email protected] Wendy Gillis is a Toronto-based reporter covering crime and policing for the Star.