Niyondagara, who is Black, said he was shocked with a stun gun, pinned down, struck in the face and handcuffed before police realized their mistake.

After some discussion about the name [of an alleged murderer], the police officer left the cruiser and soon returned to explain “that there was a misunderstanding,” Niyondagara said.

The cops then drove Niyondagara home.

  • PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca
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    8 months ago

    This is very on-brand with the Ottawa Police. Legally assault people because they are black.