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The judge rejects 1 accusation of attack for Thunder Bay, ont., Police officer, but there are still 2 processes

The judge rejects 1 accusation of attack for Thunder Bay, ont., Police officer, but there are still 2 processes

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The Court of Justice in Ontario rejected an accusation of aggression for a police officer Thunder Bay, although he has two processes before him for other issues. Here are the latest about the accusations that SGT is facing. Michael Dimini.

Personal SGT. Michael Dimini was hired to return to court in April

Two men from a police uniform stand next to each other.
Personal SGT. Michael Dimini, from the Thunder Bay Police Service, is expected to appear in court in April and again in May, for hearing confirmation of the trial for accusations of aggression and violation of confidence. (Kris Ketonen/CBC)

The Court of Justice in Ontario rejected A single charges of assault For a Thunder Bay police officer, although he has two processes before him for other issues.

The assault process for Personal SGT. Michael Dimini It started on Monday in the north -the west of Ontario City and ended with a dismissal on Thursday. The accusation comes from a incident that was supposed to have taken place in the Thunder Bay in August 2014, according to the judicial documents obtained by the CBC.

After An investigation of almost two yearsThe provincial police in Ontario announced in December 2023 that it was accused of:

Dimini still has to return to court for:

  • An hearing to confirm the process was scheduled for April 4 about an alleged attack in October 2016.
  • A hearing to confirm the trial was scheduled for May 2 in connection with the violation of the trusted accusation, in relation to his duties as a police officer in November 2020.

None of the accusations against the morning has been proven in court. He pleaded not guilty.

Different judges outside the city will supervise the remaining trials.

Dimini was released from arrest after being charged and suspended from the Thunder Bay Police Service, according to the Law on police services. His release was conditioned not to hold firearms or firearms and refrain from contacting 85 different people.

An alleged incorrect conduct of the morning was also provided in human rights complaints submitted to the Human Rights Commission in Ontario.

About the author

Sarah Law is a CBC News reporter based in Thunder Bay, ont., And worked for newspapers and online publications elsewhere. Do you have a story advice? You can reach her at [email protected]

With files from Michelle Allan

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