Man shot by Sudbury police still waiting to be sentenced
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Man shot by Sudbury police still waiting to be sentenced
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Ontario Court Justice Romuald Kwolek also ruled police used excessive force when they opened fire on Quinn Campbell at the Regent Street Esso station the night of April 10, 2019.
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“I am not convinced beyond a reasonable doubt the accused is guilty of counts six and seven – assault with a weapon and dangerous driving,” Justice Kwolek ruled via Zoom link from Sault Ste. Marie. “The charges are dismissed.
“With regard to the (Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) application (by defence lawyer Denis Michel), I’m satisfied there was a Charter breach under Section 7 due to excessive use of police force.
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Publishing date: Jun 30, 2021 • 15 hours ago • 6 minute read • The province s Special Investigation Unit and the Greater Sudbury Police were on the scene of an incident at the Esso gas station on Regent Street on April 11. Quinn Campbell was shot by police the night before. Photo by John Lappa/Sudbury Star
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Did police use excessive force in firing as many as nine bullets at Quinn Campbell two years ago, or were they justified because of concerns for their own safety and that of the public?