As the Toronto Police were the main focus of a video that surfaced last week, news sources continue to pay close attention to its developments. On Friday, CityNews released an article focusing on the man who was arrested in the controversial video. If you need a refresher or have not been following this closely, you can read two of our articles released last week on the topic:
Yes, You Can Film The Police. No, They Cannot Seize Your Device (January 26, 2017)
Complaint Issued on Officer Caught on Video Making False HIV/AIDS Comment (January 27, 2017)
The man apprehended by police has been identified as John Henry, 43 years old, who appeared in court on Friday to face nine charges. Some of which included uttering death threats, assault, assault on a peace officer, mischief and damage to property. You can read more on the court appearance here.
While in court, he was ordered to undergo a psychiatric assessment and is expected to return to court after the assessment.
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