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Police Officer Acquitted in 2016 Death of Ottawa Man Describes Punches as Distraction

  • Ottawa Police Const. Daniel Montsion, acquitted of manslaughter in Abdirahman Abdi's 2016 death, testified at a coroner's inquest.
  • Montsion stated his punches aimed to distract Abdi during the arrest, not to harm him.
  • The inquest continues to explore police use of force and training, especially regarding mental health crises.