The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition, a grassroots group of activists and community members formed in the days following Abdi's death, hosted the rally, which began around 3 p.m. in McNabb Park. Since July 2016, Abdirahman Abdi's death has become a rallying point for activists in Ottawa and across the country seeking police reform and an end to anti-Black racism. Abdi, who struggled with mental health issues, later died of cardiac arrest. In his decision, Justice Robert Kelly said the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Montsion's actions caused Abdi's death. Two protesters hold signs before Saturday to protest the not-guilty verdict handed down Tuesday to Ottawa Police Service Const.

Source: CBC News October 24, 2020 19:21 UTC