Friday, December 19, 2025
ADVT 
National

Const. Kwesi Millington Tells Perjury Trial He Did No Wrong When He Used Taser On Robert Dziekanski

The Canadian Press, 13 Jan, 2015 04:52 PM
    VANCOUVER — An RCMP officer involved in Robert Dziekanski's death denies he concluded with his fellow officers to come up with a story to tell homicide investigators.
     
    Const. Kwesi Millington is on trial for perjury in connection with his testimony at a public inquiry in 2009 that examined Dziekanski's death.
     
    Dziekanski died at Vancouver's airport after he was confronted by four officers, and Millington stunned him repeatedly with a Taser.
     
    Millington says he never discussed what happened with the other three officers before writing in his notes and providing statements to investigators hours later.
     
    The Crown says all of the officers' notes and statements contain similar errors that exaggerate the threat Dziekanski posed, and prosecutors allege the only explanation is that they worked together to fabricate a story.
     
    Millington acknowledges his statements and notes contain numerous errors, though he insists they represent an honest account of what he remembered at the time.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Malls open early as bargain hunters head out for Boxing Day shopping blitz

    Malls open early as bargain hunters head out for Boxing Day shopping blitz
    TORONTO — Bargain hunters will be on the prowl at malls today for Boxing Day sales.

    Malls open early as bargain hunters head out for Boxing Day shopping blitz

    A list of some Canadian newsmakers who died in 2014

    A list of some Canadian newsmakers who died in 2014
    A list of some Canadian newmakers who died in 2014:

    A list of some Canadian newsmakers who died in 2014

    Avalanche danger rising for B.C. backcountry, public warning issued

    Avalanche danger rising for B.C. backcountry, public warning issued
    REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Professional avalanche watchers in B.C. have issued a special public warning about a heightened potential for avalanches across a large swath of the province over the coming days.

    Avalanche danger rising for B.C. backcountry, public warning issued

    Montreal police help deliver baby in car on Christmas morning

    Montreal police help deliver baby in car on Christmas morning
    MONTREAL — A pair of Montreal police officers helped a baby enter the world a little earlier than expected on Christmas morning.

    Montreal police help deliver baby in car on Christmas morning

    U.S.-made caramel apples recalled in Canada due to listeria concern

    U.S.-made caramel apples recalled in Canada due to listeria concern
    OTTAWA — America-made caramel apples possibly contaminated with Listeria and linked to at least three deaths in the United States are being recalled in Canada.

    U.S.-made caramel apples recalled in Canada due to listeria concern

    Homegrown terror attack on Parliament Hill named CP news story of year

    Homegrown terror attack on Parliament Hill named CP news story of year
    OTTAWA — October 22 dawned as just another busy Wednesday morning on and around Parliament Hill.

    Homegrown terror attack on Parliament Hill named CP news story of year