Follow here: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/li…
First Witness: Dr. Matthew Orde, a forensic pathologist. He will likely be testifying as an expert and with regards to the extensive injuries Myles Gray suffered.
Apr 19, 2023 • 94 tweets • 16 min read
Next witness is Eric Birzneck. This is the officer who, according to both Sahota & Folkestad, took command of the scene. Trained negotiator who deployed pepper spray as soon as he encountered Myles Gray. #JusticeForMylesGray
Birzneck has been a #VPD officer since 2009. He was previously a #CBSA officer for 7 years. He is a "force options" trainer. A use of force instructor.
A #VPD use of force instructor killed Myles Gray. #JusticeForMylesGray
Apr 19, 2023 • 108 tweets • 21 min read
Day 3 of the inquest into the #VPD murder of Myles Gray will begin shortly. You can watch the livestream here: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/li…
Today on the witness list are:
- Cst. Kory Folkestad
- Cst. Eric Birzneck
- Cst. Josh Wong #JusticeForMylesGray
Apr 17, 2023 • 86 tweets • 20 min read
The inquest has begun. Housekeeping details. First piece of evidence is the statement from Melissa Gray, Myles' sister. #JusticeForMylesGray
so you want to talk about anti-asian racism & policing in so-called vancouver. a thread & response to targeted VPD outreach to diasporic asian communities.
CN/CW anti-asian violence, police violence & white supremacy
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let’s talk about the history of racist policing in so-called vancouver BC, specifically in point grey, unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory.
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Mar 15, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
To mark International Day Against Police Brutality AKA #IDAPB#IDAPB2021 the @defund604 has released its first set of four posters. They've also made their way to the streets of so-called vancouver over the past week!
POSTER 1: ABOLITIONIST TWEETS
Mar 15, 2021 • 21 tweets • 12 min read
[THREAD ON POLICING] March 15 - International Day Against Police Brutality AKA #IDAPB#IDAPB2021
#IDAPB was first observed in 1997 thanks to organizing by the Collective Opposed to Police Brutality (Montreal), and the Black Flag group (Switzerland).
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“Cdn” media portrays police brutality as something that stops at an arbitrary border -everywhere there are police there is police brutality. During the #BLM protests of 2020, Montreal police used tear gas against protesters, a chemical weapon banned for use in warfare.
