Superior Court Judge Halts Secret Hearing
Today, Superior Court Justice Helen Pierce issued an order halting plans for an in camera hearing on whether the charges against Thunder Bay police officers arising of the death of Stacy DeBungee should go forward.
In a 68 paragraph, 12 paged detailed ruling, Justice Pierce acknowledged a compelling public interest arising out of the allegedly racist conduct of Thunder Bay police officers investigating the death of Stacy DeBungee.
Court Ruling:
Media Coverage:
Judge halts closed hearing in Thunder Bay police disciplinary process around Stacy DeBungee’s death
‘Neglect of duty’ found in review of Thunder Bay police investigation into death of Indigenous man
Thunder Bay police board cancels hearing over Stacy DeBungee death investigation
New Thunder Bay police web page offers update on Indigenous relations
Court Filings:
Factum of the Respondent IPRD – June 1 2018