Const. Forcillo’s bail extended ahead of appeal in Yatim shooting death
Posted February 7, 2017 11:49 am.
Last Updated February 7, 2017 8:46 pm.
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Convicted of attempted murder in the 2013 shooting death of Sammy Yatim, Toronto police Constable James Forcillo will remain a free man — for now — after his bail was extended until Oct. 1 on Tuesday.
Forcillo was sentenced to six years behind bars after a judge found the second volley of shots he fired at prone Yatim on a TTC streetcar was “unreasonable, unnecessary and excessive.”
During Forcillo’s trial the court heard from witnesses who said Yatim, 18, pulled out a knife while riding the busy streetcar, terrifying passengers. Videos of the incident and subsequent police shooting were played in court.
Jurors ultimately found that Forcillo was justified in firing the first volley of shots which felled Yatim, acquitting him of the more serious charge of second-degree murder.
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Upon sentencing in July 2016, Forcillo’s legal team secured his bail pending an appeal.
Forcillo’s appeal dates are scheduled for October 2-4.
Here’s a look back at our live reporting during Forcillo’s sentencing. For a mobile-friendly version, click here.
With files from The Canadian Press
