Abdirahman Abdi

• Ottawa police move forward on mental health strategy after settling Abdi family lawsuit

  The family of Abdirahman Abdi has settled its civil action against the Ottawa Police Service in relation to the death of the 37-year-old Somali born man in 2016.

  Crime

  Jan 25
• Crown will not pursue appeal in Ottawa Const. Montsion’s manslaughter trial

  There will be no appeal in the manslaughter trial of Ottawa Const. Daniel Montsion, the Crown has confirmed.

  Crime

  Nov 19, 2020
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• Ottawa council unanimously supports new police mental health strategy

  Ottawa city council has thrown its support behind the local police force's efforts to reform responses to mental health and other crises in the city.

  Politics

  Oct 28, 2020
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• Defunding police not the way to reform mental health response in Ottawa: Sloly

  Ottawa's chief of police said he supports efforts to reform how the city responds to mental health and other crises, but not through defunding the police.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2020
• Ottawa police planning new mental health response strategy in 2021 budget

  The Ottawa Police Service is looking to improve how it responds to mental health crises with a new three-year strategy.

  Crime

  Oct 22, 2020
• Ottawa council to consider police reform motion in wake of Montsion acquittal

  Coun. Catherine McKenney hopes a proposal at next week's Ottawa council meeting could spark change in how the city responds to mental health crises.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2020
• Ottawa Const. Montsion not guilty on all charges in death of Abdirahman Abdi, judge finds

  A judge has found Const. Daniel Montsion not guilty on manslaughter, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in the death of Abdirahman Abdi.

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2020
• Judge to deliver verdict in Ottawa Const. Montsion’s manslaughter trial on Tuesday

  More than four years after Abdirahman Abdi died following a violent arrest, a judge is set to render his verdict on charges against an Ottawa constable.

  Crime

  Oct 19, 2020
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• Judgment in Const. Montsion manslaughter trial expected Oct. 20

  More than four years after the death of Ottawa's Abdirahman Abdi, the judge will deliver his decision on the officer facing manslaughter charges.

  Crime

  Jul 22, 2020
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• Montsion defence covers reinforced gloves, Const. Weir’s memory in final arguments

  Ottawa police Const. Daniel Montsion's defence counsel wrapped up final submissions on Tuesday as the Crown prepares to weigh in.

  Crime

  Jul 21, 2020