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"For the first time in the Toronto Police Service's history, an officer has been hit with murder charges for something that happened while he was on duty" -Global National
"Eric Osawe, 26, died from a Toronto police officer’s bullet to the back two years ago, the lawyer for the victim’s family says.
Julian Falconer made the surprise revelation Thursday outside court, after the manslaughter charge Const. David Cavanagh had been facing was upgraded to second-degree murder." -Toronto Star
The charge has the police union questioning the very justice system the officers enforce".
Originally posted by el1jah
I dont know how they came to the conclusion that there was intent, which led to the charges being raised to 2nd degree murder, but as much as I want to feel bad for an officer going to jail with no chance of parole, I know a young man died by his hand.
Originally posted by el1jah
I'm not defending the police, there just is not enough information available in the articles to prove that it could have happened by accident. I'm guessing the crown does in fact have evidence that proves the officer could have behaved differently. I dont think he woke up that day itching to kill the victim, I'm sure he didnt pre-meditate where and how he would do it, what he did do, was shoot without thinking about the consequences- since until now, there have been no consequences. Like I mentioned in the original post, police take risks, its their jobs, I'd rather see one officer go down in the line of duty, than 30 innocent people shot because a cop was afraid. Like a police spokesman said in one of the articles/videos "I hope this doesnt make officers think twice possibly putting themselves or the pulbic at risk" - No, I hope they do think twice!
Originally posted by Domo1
Minimum life in prison. Not eligible for parole for 10 years? You freaking kidding me here? Shouldn't a life sentence be..... a life sentence? Need to look into a bit more than that first video but damn.
How on Earth was this premeditated? If a cop gets a call to a situation, arrives and then shoots someone I just don't see it as being premeditated. Again reading more.edit on 24-2-2012 by Domo1 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by el1jah
I'm not defending the police, there just is not enough information available in the articles to prove that it could have happened by accident. I'm guessing the crown does in fact have evidence that proves the officer could have behaved differently. I dont think he woke up that day itching to kill the victim, I'm sure he didnt pre-meditate where and how he would do it, what he did do, was shoot without thinking about the consequences- since until now, there have been no consequences. Like I mentioned in the original post, police take risks, its their jobs, I'd rather see one officer go down in the line of duty, than 30 innocent people shot because a cop was afraid. Like a police spokesman said in one of the articles/videos "I hope this doesnt make officers think twice possibly putting themselves or the pulbic at risk" - No, I hope they do think twice!
A Conservative staffer has resigned following reports that Elections Canada is investigating fake election day phone calls used to keep voters away from polls. Michael Sona, who until Friday was a staffer in Conservative MP Eve Adams's office, also worked for Conservative candidate Marty Burke in Guelph, Ont. Voters in that riding complained they were the target of automated robocalls claiming to be on behalf of Elections Canada that directed them to the wrong polling station. Telling voters to go to the wrong or non-existent polling stations is a voter suppression tactic and illegal under the Elections Act
Originally posted by Domo1
Minimum life in prison. Not eligible for parole for 10 years? You freaking kidding me here? Shouldn't a life sentence be..... a life sentence? Need to look into a bit more than that first video but damn.
How on Earth was this premeditated? If a cop gets a call to a situation, arrives and then shoots someone I just don't see it as being premeditated. Again reading more.edit on 24-2-2012 by Domo1 because: (no reason given)
What he should have done is called in back up, giving a description of the person and location, and pursued.