Inquest into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet set to continue

A coroner's inquest into the death of Toronto woman Regis Korchinski-Paquet is set to resume on Friday after being adjourned earlier on Thursday, following new allegations from her mother. The inquest began roughly an hour into Thursday's proceedings before being halted as Claudette Beals testified about seeing police officers push her daughter towards a highrise balcony.

Presiding coroner Dr. David Cameron stated that counsel were strategizing to present evidence in a clear and fair manner. Beals is expected to continue her testimony today, where she alleged that the family struggled to manage Korchinski-Paquet's seizures and would have benefited from support and education regarding epilepsy. Korchinski-Paquet, who experienced epilepsy, had two seizures on the day of her death on May 27, 2020. The inquest has heard that her seizures were often followed by erratic and aggressive behavior.