On August 6, 2020, the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (“OIPRD”) delivered its report regarding a complaint made by Dafonte Miller, through counsel, against Chief of Police of the Toronto Police Service (“TPS”) Mark Saunders. Dafo...
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Julian Falconer speaks with national media following the conviction of Police Constable Michael Theriault for assaulting Dafonte Miller. Julian spoke to the media about the journey to this verdict, and the importance of continuing the ongoing fight for po...
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Superior Court Justice Joseph Di Luca has found Police Constable Michael Theriault guilty of assault in relation to the attack on Dafonte Miller on December 28, 2016. Dafonte suffered catastrophic injuries, including the loss of his left eye. Falconers LL...
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Dafonte Miller and his family will make comment following the release of the judgment, delivered by the Honourable Justice Di Luca, in the criminal trial of Michael and Christian Theriault. The press conference will take place one hour following the relea...
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On Friday June 26, 2020, the Honourable Justice Di Luca will release his decision in the case of Rv. Theriault. Michael and Christian Theriault were charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and public mischief in the assault of Dafonte Mill...
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We are honoured to continue to offer assistance to our clients in times of crisis. We have specialized in supporting our clients when they face times of despair for more than 30 years. Whether it involves deaths at the hands of the state, or other, differ...
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Falconers LLP has been providing legal services dating back some 30 years, and specializes in providing supports in those moments when our clients face true despair. Whether it involves deaths at the hands of the state, or other, different forms of crisis...
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At Convocation on February 27, 2020 a motion was brought by Benchers Fagan and Brown to censure the Chair of the Equity Advisory Group, who was called to the bar in 2018. The motion sought redress for a Tweet the Chair made about comments from a senior be...
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Julian was honoured to be invited to give the keynote address at the 2020 Black Law Students Association of Canada Annual Conference . Speaking to a sold out crowd of Black law students and professionals at the Hotel Pur in Quebec City, Julian addressed t...
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In a unanimous decision released on December 27, 2019, the Court of Appeal for Ontario affirmed that Police Board meetings and hearings across Ontario are presumptively open to the public. The Court found it is incorrect and unreasonable for a Board to cl...
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