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15 years worth of data shows most SIU charges against police get dropped. Why?

15 years worth of data shows most SIU charges against police get dropped. Why?

FromThis Matters


15 years worth of data shows most SIU charges against police get dropped. Why?

FromThis Matters

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Guest: Wendy Gillis, Toronto Star’s crime reporter In Ontario, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigates cases of assault, serious injury and death, when a police officer is involved in the incident. A new research report looking into 15 years worth of SIU charges and their outcomes found a majority of cases ended in a withdrawal of charges or acquittal. We look deeper into the numbers to understand how cases play out in the courts and whether rules are different for police officers in the criminal justice system. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.