Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak issued a statement Monday denouncing the treatment of Genesta Garson while in custody of Thompson RCMP in 2018. Security video taken from RCMP detachment. WARNING: This video contains graphic and disturbing images 1:49 Genesta Garson was detained at the RCMP detachment in Thompson, Man. The video shows Garson knocked unconscious by a safety officer, a quasi by-law officer who is employed by the City of Thompson. Garson has since filed a civil lawsuit against the RCMP, the RCMP officer, the two safety officers involved and the City of Thompson.

Source: CBC News November 10, 2020 03:45 UTC