BREAKING: All charges dropped after Rebel News reporter arrested while questioning anti-Israel protesters

Tamara Ugolini
  |   August 29, 2024   |   Be the first to comment

Rebel News reporter David Menzies had all charges dropped this morning after he was arrested earlier this year while attempting to question anti-Israel protesters in Toronto.

"The prosecutor says, 'We're withdrawing the matter, at crown's request.' No explanation. Just because," reads a post from Rebel News CEO Ezra Levant who was in court earlier today covering the proceedings.

Levant further notes that other charges against Menzies also appear to be withdrawn. "The word to describe this entire room is 'ennui'" he posted. 

This marks multiple court appearances for Menzies in downtown Toronto over a number of months after a string of arbitrary arrests. In this instance, Menzies was covering a protest at Toronto City Hall commemorating six months since the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel. He was aggressively arrested after questioning rally participants.

In each arrest, police and prosecutors have refused to provide "disclosure," the critical bundle of records related to the alleged crime, which includes potentially exculpatory evidence such as bodycam footage and police notes.

As a result of these unjust arrests, Rebel News is suing the Toronto Police for their violence against Menzies and for violating his Charter rights as both a citizen and journalist.

Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.

Tamara Ugolini

Senior Editor

Tamara Ugolini is an informed choice advocate turned journalist whose journey into motherhood sparked her passion for parental rights and the importance of true informed consent. She critically examines the shortcomings of "Big Policy" and its impact on individuals, while challenging mainstream narratives to empower others in their decision-making.

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