Julian Falconer, of Falconers LLP, spoke about the benefits of video evidence following the recent sentencing of Toronto Constable James Forcillo for shooting 18-year-old Sammy Yatim. “Look at what happened here. Officer James Forcillo testified ...
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The Debwewin First Nation Jury Review Committee meets in Toronto August 17-18 at the Centre for Native Child and Family Well Being Services. The First Nation Jury Review Committee was one of the key recommendations from Justice Iacobucci’s report, Fir...
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Click here to read the transcript of Convocation from August 9, 2016.
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The 49 Chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation are meeting for the 35th Keewaywin Conference in Taykwa Tagamou Nation on August 9th to August 11th, 2016. Issues on the agenda will include: the enactment of the draft statutory and regulatory framework for NAPS, an...
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On July 28, Justice Then sentenced Constable James Forcillo to six years in prison for the attempted murder of Sammy Yatim. On January 25, 2016, Forcillo was found guilty by a jury of attempted murder in the shooting death of Sammy Yatim on a Toronto ...
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NAN and NAPS political and police leadership all expressed their concerns and support for officers in respect of the ongoing employment issues experienced by NAPS Officers. Lawyer Julian Falconer is legal counsel advising NAN and NAPS. Grand Chief Fiddl...
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The Debwewin First Nation Jury Review Committee meets in Thunder Bay July 20-21 at the Valhalla Inn. The First Nation Jury Review Committee was one of the key recommendations from Justice Iacobucci’s report, First Nations Representation on Ontario Ju...
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Today, after hearing more than 7 months of testimony from approximately 150 witnesses, the jury delivered its verdict and 145 recommendations at the Inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations youth who died while attending school in Thunder Bay. Th...
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Following the release of the Ombudsman’s 2016 report, there has been an increased call for police reform in Ontario. A review is underway of police oversight, which will examine the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the Office of the Independent Pol...
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In the aftermath of the recent police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, lawyers from Falconers LLP spoke to media about police shootings in the United States and Canada. Click the link below to hear what our lawyers have to say. Video As...
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