Sammy Yatim Shooting

• Toronto police officer convicted in shooting of Sammy Yatim gets bail extended

  Previous bail conditions for Const. James Forcillo were set to expire on Sunday, a day before the officer is scheduled to appeal his conviction for the attempted murder of Sammy Yatim.

  Crime

  Sep 29, 2017
  
• Toronto cop who killed Sammy Yatim says judge was wrong to exclude ‘suicide by cop’ evidence

  Const. James Forcillo is appealing his conviction and sentence in the 2013 shooting of Sammy Yatim, an incident that set off a wave of public outrage and protests.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2017
  
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• Second officer charged in Sammy Yatim will plead not guilty to misconduct counts

  The lawyer representing a second police officer facing a misconduct charge in the case of a youth killed on a Toronto streetcar says his client will plead not guilty if the matter proceeds.

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2017
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• Appeal by Const. James Forcillo to be heard in October, convicted in Sammy Yatim shooting

  A Toronto police officer convicted of attempted murder in the fatal shooting of a troubled teen more than three years ago is expected to have his appeal heard by Ontario's top court in October.

  Crime

  Feb 7, 2017
• Forcillo granted bail as he appeals conviction, sentence in Sammy Yatim shooting

  A Toronto police officer sentenced to six years in prison for fatally shooting a troubled teen on an empty streetcar three years ago was granted bail on Friday.

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2016
• Const. James Forcillo sentenced to 6 years in prison for shooting death of Sammy Yatim

  A Toronto police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for gunning down a troubled teen on an empty streetcar in 2013.

  Crime

  Jul 28, 2016
• Ontario ombudsman urges changes in de-escalation techniques after Sammy Yatim shooting

  Families of people killed by police are "hopeful" the Ontario government will act on an ombudsman's report calling for improved training in de-escalation techniques for officers who encounter people in crisis.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2016