I haven't heard much about this lately, until the Star's editorial today. I'm actually quite (pleasantly) surprised at the position they took.
After the diplomatic incident and accusations of police brutality, we're left with this:
"...at least two have now admitted seeing a female police officer punched in the face by a member of the soccer team."
"An investigation by Toronto police revealed Chilean players threw batteries, coat-hangers, and arm and footrests from the team bus at police and that officers were punched, spat upon and kicked in the groin."
The tasers and pepper spray were used in response to these actions.
Anyone still think the police over-reacted?
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Good post. My friend is Chilean and told me she has "friends" who were there and that the Police attacked the players.
ReplyDeleteI have friends who are Police and they said that the players attacked and they have it on video.
Looks like witnesses back up our Cops.
The Chilean soccer team needs to apologize, especially since that coward player who hit the female cop was suspended 6 months by FIFA for his actions in the game and after the game.
But I wont hold my breath.