Michael Edelson

• 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
  
• Witness in Ottawa police officer’s trial describes alleged sexual assault before Abdirahman Abdi’s arrest

  Const. Daniel Montsion is on trial to determine whether he is criminally responsible for the death of 37-year-old Abdi.

  Crime

  Mar 13, 2019
  
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• Abdirahman Abdi was ‘not in control of his mental health’, according to witness in Montsion trial

  A witness who interacted with Abdirahman Abdi at the Hintonburg Community Centre on July 24, 2016 told the court Abdi was "incomprehensible" but was never violent during their exchange.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2019
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• Police officer pleads not guilty to manslaughter of Abdirahman Abdi; ‘unjustified’ assault caused death, Crown argues

  The Crown argued in its opening statement that Montsion committed an "unjustified assault" on Abdi in July 2016 by punching him several times in the legs and face, causing brain damage and a heart attack that contributed to his death.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2019