Adam LeRue
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Nova Scotia court says arrest of couple in park was ‘cookie cutter’ policingThe Police Review Board found in 2021 that Const. Kenneth O'Brien wasn't motivated by race but failed to exercise discretion and de-escalate the situation.CanadaJan 3, 2023
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N.S. man’s arrest ‘unnecessary’ but likely not motivated by race: police boardWhile the board was critical of O'Brien's actions, it accepted the officer's claim that he had not perceived LeRue as Black or had been motivated by race.CanadaJun 21, 2021
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It was a ‘Here we go’ moment, N.S. man says of alleged race bias during arrest in parkLeRue was charged with obstruction of justice and taken to jail, where he says he suffered because he didn't have access to his asthma medication.CanadaOct 8, 2020
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Board to hear case of Halifax man alleging racism in arrest while making call in parkAdam LeRue, who is Black, has said race played a role in his arrest and jailing.CanadaOct 7, 2020
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