Julian Falconer

• The legacy of Jordan Manners

  In 2007, 15-year-old Jordan Manners was gunned down in a hallway at C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute, marking the first time a student was shot and killed in a Toronto school.

  Crime

  Apr 17, 2020
  
• Fired OPP deputy commissioner, whose lawyer alleged ‘abuse of power,’ to speak with media

  Brad Blair, who served as the deputy commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, was a sharp critic of Premier Doug Ford's appointment of Ron Taverner.

  Politics

  Sep 12, 2019
  
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• Fired OPP deputy commissioner launches $5M defamation lawsuit against Premier Doug Ford

  The news comes after a public battle between the two men over the appointment of Ron Taverner to the OPP.

  Politics

  Mar 27, 2019
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• Brad Blair’s lawyer says firing of former OPP officer was wrong, did not follow proper procedure

  Julian Falconer says the province could have demoted Brad Blair from his role of deputy commissioner at the Ontario Provincial Police instead of firing him outright and says his client had no opportunity to defend himself.

  Investigations

  Mar 6, 2019
• Brad Blair, who questioned appointment of Ron Taverner, fired as OPP deputy commissioner

  A spokeswoman with the provincial police says Brad Blair was fired this morning.

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2019
• Acting OPP commissioner asks court to force investigation into hiring of Ron Taverner

  Acting Commissioner Brad Blair says the ombudsman turned down a request to probe allegations of political interference from the premier's office in the hiring process.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2018
• Toronto police chief asks Waterloo police to investigate handling of Dafonte Miller case

  During a private meeting of the Toronto Police Services Board Thursday, members received an update on the alleged assault of Dafonte Miller, which took place in Whitby, Ont., on Dec. 28, 2016. Toronto police Const. Michael Theriault was charged July 18 in connection with the incident.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2017
• Toronto police chief denies ‘cover up’ in alleged ‘violent attack’ by off-duty officer

  Toronto police Const. Michael Theriault was charged July 18 in connection with the alleged assault of Dafonte Miller, which took place in Whitby, Ont., on Dec. 28, 2016.

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2017