David Menzies : “2 Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Protest”

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Two men were arrested by Toronto Police at a pro-Palestinian protest outside the King Edward Hotel, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was attending a Liberal Party fundraiser. The arrested individuals include a reporter from Rebel News. One man was charged with mischief damage to property, while the other, identified as David Menzies, was charged with obstructing a peace officer and breaching a peace bond. The arrest occurred as Menzies attempted to interview protesters on camera. This incident has sparked controversy, with Menzies comparing it to a prior arrest involving Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. He is considering legal action against the Toronto Police for what he describes as an “illegal” arrest.

Arrests Made at Toronto Protest Outside King Edward Hotel

On Friday, Toronto Police made two arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest that occurred outside the King Edward Hotel. The event was held in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s attendance at a Liberal Party fundraiser at the hotel.

Protest Organizers Send Message to Liberal Party

The organizers of the protest released a statement prior to the event, indicating that the demonstration aimed to send a strong message to the Liberal Party of Canada. They wanted to make it clear that business could not continue as usual amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Charges Filed Against Protesters

According to police reports, one man was charged with mischief damage to property. Another individual, identified as David Menzies from Rebel News, faced charges of obstructing a peace officer and breaching a peace bond.

Rebel News Reporter Arrested During Interview

Rebel News and Menzies confirmed the arrest on social media, stating that it occurred while Menzies was attempting to conduct interviews with protesters on camera. A video posted by the outlet captured the moment when Menzies was taken away by law enforcement.

History of Arrests

David Menzies has had previous encounters with law enforcement during his reporting activities, including incidents involving both Liberal and Conservative politicians. This recent arrest follows a similar incident in January outside an event with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Legal Action Considered

In response to his arrest, Menzies expressed his intention to consult with legal counsel regarding potential action against Toronto Police. He described the arrest as unjust and compared it to previous encounters with law enforcement.

Overall, the arrests at the protest outside the King Edward Hotel have sparked debate and discussion about freedom of the press and the rights of journalists to report on public events. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by reporters in covering contentious issues and the importance of upholding press freedoms in a democratic society.