Journalists file complaints over allegations of police brutality during the G20 summit

The Star | June 30, 2010
Robyn Doolittle

Four journalists have lodged complaints with the Office of the Independent Police Review Director over allegations of police brutality during the G20 summit.

The civilian-led entity, which was created last October, is accountable to the Attorney General’s office and investigates public complaints against the province’s police associations. At least a dozen complaints have been received so far.

“I’ll be looking at the whole issue (and if there) is a pattern of behaviour, I do have a mandate to conduct a systemic review,” director Gerry McNeilly said.

The four journalists each claim to have been victims of police brutality while covering demonstrations.

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