The Fallout Continues After Not Guilty Verdict at Umar's Mir Trial

TLDRThe aftermath of the not guilty verdict at Umar's Mir trial, with questions about the officers' testimony and allegations of perjury and collusion. The Toronto Police Service's internal Professional Standards unit will be investigating the allegations. Mayor Chia defers to the Chief and the Police Service Board for next steps.

Key insights

⚖️The not guilty verdict at Umar's Mir trial sparks questions about the officers' testimony

💼The Toronto Police Service's internal Professional Standards unit will investigate allegations of collusion

🗣️Umar's Mir's lawyer alleges perjury by several officers who testified during the trial

🙅‍♀️Chief demq refuses to comment on the allegations of perjury and collusion

👨‍⚖️Mayor Chia defers to the Chief and the Police Service Board for further action on the allegations

Q&A

What will happen now that allegations of perjury and collusion have been made?

—The Toronto Police Service's internal Professional Standards unit will investigate the allegations and determine the appropriate next steps.

What did the officers testify to during the trial?

—Several officers testified about a mistaken memory of Umar's Mir driving at Constable Northrup head on. However, the Collision reconstruction brought forward by the crown disproved this theory.

Does the not guilty verdict raise questions about the officers' credibility?

—Yes, the not guilty verdict has sparked questions about the officers' credibility, as several officers shared the same mistaken memory during their testimony.

What did Mayor Chia say about the allegations of perjury and collusion?

—Mayor Chia defers to the Chief and the Police Service Board to address and take appropriate action regarding the allegations.

Will there be any consequences for the officers if perjury and collusion are proven?

—If perjury and collusion are proven, there may be consequences for the officers involved, as they would have lied under oath during the trial.

Timestamped Summary

00:17The not guilty verdict at Umar's Mir trial has raised questions about the officers' testimony, with allegations of perjury and collusion.

01:15Umar's Mir's lawyer alleges that several officers lied under oath during the trial, which is a serious offense.

01:35The Toronto Police Service's internal Professional Standards unit will investigate the allegations of collusion among the officers.

02:17The Chief of Police and the Police Service Board will determine the appropriate next steps and actions regarding the allegations.

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