In audio recordings captured after arrests on Nov. 19, 2021, officers could be heard laughing about police violence, mocking arrestees and making derogatory comments about symbols worn to honour #MMIWG. 

Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Content warning. 

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/01/19/RCMP-Officers-Laughed-Beating-Land-Defender/

In audio recordings captured after arrests on Nov. 19, 2021, officers could be heard laughing about police violence, mocking arrestees and making derogatory comments about symbols worn to honour #MMIWG. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Content warning. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/01/19/RCMP-Officers-Laughed-Beating-Land-Defender/

Audio Reveals RCMP Officers Laughed about Beating a Land Defender

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