The Canada Brief

Canada · 5 d ago

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Montreal police chief warns of grave consequences for officers in racism cases

Chief Fady Dagher promised to "pursue without mercy those who committed these criminal acts" and to shed full light on what happened.

— Fady Dagher, Montreal police chief

Officers suspended

6 Montreal police officers

Six officers are suspended, and others were moved to administrative duties with no contact with the public. Their status could change as investigations progress.

Dagher said more announcements will come in November and that dismissal is not ruled out. He warned that photos and videos in the allegations will be "very shocking" and could come out before any trial.

What we know

  • Six officers are suspended
  • More announcements due in November

Not yet

  • Whether prosecutors will file charges
  • When any trial could be held

No trial is scheduled, and prosecutors have not confirmed charges against any officer in the files submitted to them.