Camara arrest “not racial profiling”: SPVM chief
SPVM chief Sylvain Caron says the arrest and six-day lockup of Mamadi Camara was not racial profiling and that the force will apologize to him at an appropriate moment (“au moment opportun”).
Police are now floating a theory that someone took revenge on Sanjay Vig, known for his zealous application of the highway code around Park Ex.
There’s to be a demo in support of Mr Camara Friday at 16:30 near Parc metro.
Update: Adding this Journal story about stresses between city hall and the SPVM. It isn’t news – I don’t think the city has had effective control over its police force for a long time, but in this case it’s blown up over the mayor wanting an inquiry and an apology from the force, while the chief still hangs onto the possibility that Camara is involved somehow in the incident.
Spi 10:18 on 2021-02-05 Permalink
Have they (the media and the SPVM) learned nothing about publicizing an ongoing investigation after the first go-around? All they are doing is publishing theories with nothing to substantiate. The SPVM is trying to drown out the calls for an investigation by pushing the police as a victim narrative and LaPresse going along with it for the clicks.
Meezly 10:24 on 2021-02-05 Permalink
So far the mayor and judge have apologized to Camara and expressed empathy.
The SPVM has an opportunity to admit fault and and win back some public trust – they’re off to a great start!
MarcG 11:21 on 2021-02-05 Permalink
Are they going to go and un-fuckover his home as well? Compensation for lost income?
Kate 11:57 on 2021-02-05 Permalink
He’s definitely due damages for that, and for locking him up for six days, frightening his pregnant wife, putting his studies and livelihood in jeopardy and basically dragging his name through the media.
dwgs 12:56 on 2021-02-05 Permalink
Here’s hoping that a proficient and aggressive lawyer has reached out to him.