"Delays in commencing a hearing is detrimental to people's memories, it provides no closure for the members and citizens," said Sgt. "If he did, I don't recall," Forbes told presenting officer Dan Morrow, who cited the report Forbes filed at the time. Forbes wanted to take El Hallak to the hospital but El Hallak was worried about his family so Forbes drove him home instead, the hearing heard. In his report, Forbes said El Hallak disclosed his orbital bone had been broken in a previous incident. 'He's a leader'Downing was "unfazed" when they discussed the allegations, Forbes said Wednesday, adding that was consistent with the officer's personality.

Source: CBC News September 11, 2020 12:00 UTC