CHARNEY LAW IN THE MEDIA

August 3, 2023

Black woman accuses Peel police of racism after officer shoots her on Mother’s Day

A Black woman in Mississauga says Peel police used excessive force against her when one officer Tasered her in the back and then another officer […]
August 3, 2023

TVO documentary features Hamilton family wrongfully targeted in police raid Pamela Markland settled lawsuit with Toronto and Hamilton police last year

Pamela Markland finally has a peaceful home to call her own, several hours outside Hamilton, where she’s working to heal her family. By Nicole O’Reilly […]
August 3, 2023

Kitchener activist who became lawyer featured in documentary on wrongful arrests Davin Charney had been arrested many times, prompting him to study law

KITCHENER — Two people with ties to Waterloo Region take centre stage in a new documentary on TVO. By Gordon Paul Record Reporter    Friday, […]
July 31, 2023

The Arrest – TVO

Winner of the 2020-2021 Amnesty International Canada Media Award for Long Form Video Martin Himel’s The Arrest, broadcast on TVO, unpacks the permanent damage that […]
July 31, 2023

Injuries changed Mitchell’s life ‘completely’

A Sault Ste Marie man who suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung when arrested by police is now seeking $6.5 million in damages from […]
July 31, 2023

Family of Beau Baker march to police detachment, demand justice

KITCHENER — They stood in the foyer of the Kitchener police detachment demanding answers. By Liz Monteiro Record Reporter, Waterloo Region Record Tuesday, April 3, […]
July 31, 2023

Judge finds Sault Ste. Marie Police used excessive force in 2016 arrest

Tim Mitchell suffered broken rib, punctured lung after his arrest in March 2016 CBC · Posted: Feb 21, 2018 9:25 PM EST | Last Updated: […]
July 31, 2023

Beau Baker inquest to take place in near future, lawyer for Ontario’s Chief Coroner says

Case has taken ‘more time than certainly anybody had hoped’: Ontario’s Chief Coroner lawyer Kate Bueckert · CBC News · Posted: Apr 03, 2018 11:05 […]
July 31, 2023

Cyclist and church treasurer sues Hamilton police, claiming wrongful arrest

Man alleges he was wrongfully taken off his bicycle, assaulted, chased and nearly run over in 2015 Kelly Bennett · CBC News · Posted: Jan […]
July 31, 2023

Man dies following police interaction; family seeking answers

A Toronto family is seeking answers after a 43-year-old father died following an interaction with police earlier this month. CTV Toronto   –   Published Sunday, November […]
July 31, 2023

Offensive’ police funeral procession protester wrongfully arrested, judge rules

There were no reasonable grounds to arrest or detain Eric Brazau during the funeral procession for Sgt. Ryan Russell in 2011, a judge ruled Friday. […]
July 28, 2023

$1.4 million lawsuit against OPP claims harassment, threats of sodomy

A former tow truck driver says two police officers mounted a “campaign” of harassment that involved taunting him with dildos to get him off the […]
July 28, 2023

Man calling on OPP to fire Toronto officer over alleged sex toy threat

A tow truck driver who claims he was the victim of police abuse, including an alleged threat of sexual assault, is calling on the OPP […]
July 28, 2023

Toronto man wants cop fired after the OPP officer allegedly threatened him with sex toys

TORONTO — A police officer seen on video allegedly threatening to sexually assault a tow-truck driver with two pink sex toys should be fired, the […]
July 28, 2023

G20 protesters ready for closure after settling lawsuits against Toronto police

Three protesters who alleged police brutality during the G20 summit in Toronto say they’re satisfied with a recent legal settlement and ready to move on […]