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Disabled Son Handcuffed by Transit Inspectors | Toronto News
A Newmarket mother is demanding justice after her 21-year-old son with disabilities was allegedly subjected to excessive force and racial profiling by transit fare inspectors. The incident occurred when he forgot to tap his Presto card — a simple mistake — triggering an aggressive response that left him bruised, handcuffed, and ticketed. His mother claims the officers’ behavior escalated unnecessarily, especially given his communication challenges, and believes race played a role in the outcome. York Region Transit and police are investigating, while the Canadian Civil Liberties Association…
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