In Canada, the supervisory board of the Toronto Police Department has launched a probe into police conduct during last month’s G20 summit. Over 1,000 people were arrested in the crackdown. Police have faced multiple allegations of misconduct, including beatings, unlawful jailings, improper sexual contact, and threats of rape. At least sixteen people are said to remain in detention nearly two weeks after most of the arrests. One of the jailed protesters, Jaggi Singh, is a well-known Canadian social justice activist who was forced to surrender this week. Local officials in Toronto meanwhile have acknowledged the massive “security” fence built for the summit cost double its initial estimate. The final bill for the six-mile barrier that cut off large parts of downtown Toronto was $9.4 million.
16 Arrested at G20 Remain Jailed; Police Conduct Probed
HeadlineJul 09, 2010