James Forcillo trial
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The trial of Cst. James Forcillo begins this morning. The Toronto police officer is accused of second-degree murder and attempted murder of Sammy Yatim, 18, who was shot on a TTC streetcar in July 2013.Though Forcillo and his defence lawyer, Peter Brauti have not arrived, media is already gathering outside the courthouse at 361 University Ave. in Toronto where the trial will take place.Charges like these against a police officer are extremely rare.Expect details up to the minute from the courtroom. -
#SammyYatim shooting: 4 things you need to know cbc.ca/1.3263420by Stephanie Matteis via twitter 10/13/2015 1:10:07 PM -
Media gather outside courthouse waiting for Cst. Forcillo. Inside, officers just tested metal detectors. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRMzWQzWcAAqTL7.jpg
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There's an extra level of security at the courthouse for #Forcillo trial. Metal detector & 5 @TorontoPolice officers at the courtroom door.by Stephanie Matteis via twitter 10/13/2015 1:32:57 PM
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Constable James Forcillo has arrived at court for Sammy Yatim murder trial http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRM1xKYUYAAuXcZ.jpg
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Cst. Forcillo is waiting for courtroom doors to open with everyone else for trial to start at 10am. He's flanked by 4 men in suits.by Stephanie Matteis via twitter 10/13/2015 1:37:40 PM
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#Forcillo 's defence lawyer, Peter Brauti is defending the @TorontoPolice officer in murder charges re #SammyYatim .by Stephanie Matteis via twitter edited by Pras Rajagopalan 10/13/2015 1:47:46 PM
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Forcillo is seated with his defence team. He's not showing any emotion. His lawyer said he's been looking forward to the trial starting so he can share his side of what happened the night Sammy Yatim was shot.Forcillo's wife is also here and in the front row.Yatim's family is not in court right now.
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Nabil Yatim, Sammy Yatim's father is sitting next to Sahar Bahadi. It's quiet in the courtroom as all await Justice Edward Then and the official start of the trial to decide whether or not Cst. James Forcillo is guilty of second degree murder and attempted murder.
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Live blogging from the courthouse. Read cbc.ca/news/canada/to… for up-to-the-minute details covering #Yatim shooting & #Forcillo charges.by Stephanie Matteis via twitter 10/13/2015 2:04:53 PM
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Justice Edward Then is now in the courtroom but the jury has not entered yet. A court refresher: anything said when the jury isn't present cannot be published. So, all this to say, we're still waiting for the official beginning but anticipate opening statements shortly.Those statements from both the crown and defence will tell the jury their positions regarding the charges against Forcillo, in the shooting death of Yatim.
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For people awaiting this long anticipated trial we are on a break for half an hour.by Stephanie Matteis via twitter 10/13/2015 3:28:59 PM
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As the trial for James Forcillo gets underway, here are 4 key things you need to know: cbc.sh (Darren Calabrese/Canadian Press)
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Sorry about the radio silence folks. Just as an update, the lawyers are still working out procedural matters with Justice Then. This is time consuming but happens often in any criminal proceedings. We are restricted in revealing any details as the jury is not present. But I'm still in court and ready to share details as soon as they become available.Also, consider that the accused could face life in prison if convicted and given the public response after Sammy Yatim was shot it is likely reasonable to assume that there's caution on all sides in making sure the details are in order before calling in a jury.
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Cst. Forcillo & wife, Irena pull away from court just after hearing his trial resumes Tuesday Oct. 20.by Stephanie Matteis via twitter 10/13/2015 7:40:47 PM
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Details here: cbc.ca/1.3263420 Justice Edward Then presiding and crown is Milan Rupic. twitter.com/probablygf/sta…by Stephanie Matteis via twitter 10/13/2015 8:29:53 PM
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Back at Forcillo trial today. Jury not yet in courtroom.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:04:21 PM -
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Judge discharges jurors 13, 14 as crown begins to intro evidence in Forcillo trial.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:04:24 PM
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First piece of evidence is an statement of facts agreed to by defence and crown.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:04:26 PM
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List of what jury will see: 4 maps incl map of inside of streetcar, 4 TTC security cam videos from streetcar.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:04:27 PM
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Jury will also see iPhone videos and audio recordings from witnesses, security cam video from wellness spa located at Dundas and Bellwoods.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:04:29 PM
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Jury will also hear audio from mic at front of streetcar which transmitted and recorded what said on starby MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:04:30 PM
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And Toronto police continuous recording of transmissions from 14 division - Forcillo's station.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:04:32 PM
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Agreed facts: Forcillo was sworn in as 4th class constable with Tor police in 2010. So was on job for 3 years when Yatim shot and killedby MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:04:34 PM
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23:57:51 July 26 Forcillo and partner in patrol car when heard radio report: male with knife, Dundas and Graceby MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:06:49 PM
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12:01 July 27, 2013 Yatim shot with Glock handgun. Hit by 8 bulletsby MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:07:45 PM
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Steven Adams - Special Investigations Unit investigator is first witness.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:09:07 PM
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SIU investigates all incidents where civilian harm or death by police in Ont.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:09:13 PM
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Crown establishing Adam's credentials as investigator.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:19:52 PM
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Adam: initial call had scarce info: man shot on streetcar, 1 police shooter, at Dundas and Grace.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 3:29:34 PM
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Back from break. Waiting for jury to be escorted in.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 4:06:38 PM
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When Adam arrived at scene: "In my estimation there were more pedestrians loitering in the area than usual at 3 o'clock in the morning."by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 4:12:49 PM
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Crown introducing maps. First one to indicate where Dundas street west is in cityby MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 4:14:15 PM
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Another map of where streetcar was stopped on Dundas street west. And the map of inside of streetcar location of seats etc.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 4:15:23 PM
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Adam: area around scene was taped off with yellow police tape.by MichelleCBC via twitter 10/21/2015 4:19:39 PM
