Toronto police charge 2 more people with willful promotion of hatred after March protest
Toronto police officers say the new arrests follow several charges laid after a demonstration that targeted members of the Jewish community.
Toronto police have charged two additional individuals with willful promotion of hatred and public incitement of hatred, following a demonstration on March 15 that targeted members of the Jewish community. The incident occurred in the Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West area, where the accused reportedly went to a storage locker to acquire anti-Semitic signage.
They then proceeded to display the signs during the protest, allegedly shouting derogatory slurs at supporters of Israel. In April and June, six individuals had already been charged with similar offenses. Police Chief Demkiw emphasized that such arrests and charges can happen at any time following an incident, vowing to persistently investigate and hold accountable those who commit hate crimes.
On Saturday, Toronto police executed a search warrant and arrested Daniela Bonamico and Shahram Nayeb-Yazdi, who now face the same charges. It is important to note that the allegations against the accused have not yet been proven in court.
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