Closing arguments in the trial of Ottawa Police Service Const. Crown and defence attorneys are now set to present their arguments via Zoom video conferencing over the next three days. Lawyers make their caseIn their final written arguments, Crown attorneys stated that Montsion's conduct during Abdi's arrest demonstrated "a wanton or reckless disregard" for his life and safety. They suggested the punches delivered by Montsion broke bones in Abdi's face, caused severe brain damage and were a significant factor in his death. Dave Weir, the other officer on scene during Abdi's arrest, was the one who broke the bones in Abdi's face when he pushed him to the ground.

Source: CBC News July 20, 2020 07:52 UTC