Video captures Rebel News employee arrested during Chrystia Freeland encounter

Rebel News personality David Menzies was arrested Monday for allegedly assaulting a police officer while trying to ask Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland questions. The video of the encounter appears to show an officer stepping into Menzies' path while the media personality was carrying his microphone in the parking lot of a suburban strip mall. Charges were later dropped after police found 'no credible security threat,' York Regional Police say.
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[@sweptlinetruck]

This is a HUGE story, it's worldwide now. Crazy stuff.

[@langgp]

YUp it's going to make big headlines for sure around the World. At the next G meeting I'm sure the World leaders will give Justin an earful . This is going to nake him look really bad at the next G meeting.

[@bowbender1]

Is why the cbc decided to report on it. I can hardly wait for the spin. Luckily, David's cameraman kept taping

[@ceasarsaran8573]

@@bowbender1 Brilliant dude.

[@mikep4869]

@@langgp It will be a pat on the back from the WEF.

[@flubby178]

I Saw from a brazilian YT channel

[@ferzadhazeri2377]

The way Canadian police have acted the past few years has turned many of us who respected them into people who believe the police to be acting against the very people they have sworn to serve. Disgraceful, disgusting and dangerous to the Canadian people.

[@McCouchsky]

@dominionphilosophy3698 They are only loyal to whoever cuts their check and promises them their pensions. Any talk of serving the community is always lies, even if they believe them.

[@sandrat1738]

Yes, like when they had nothing better to do than hang out at parks harassing people for not wearing masks. Then there's the farce with the Freedom Convoy. The RCMP have lost all credibility.

[@matton36]

The Police are there to protect and serve....the govt from you.

[@buddysumner4022]

Yep, the cops are the front lines of defense for the government,

[@lucchristophe7661]

Nous avons les mêmes guestapistes en France. On voit le policier en civil agresser le journaliste, une honte.

[@poptartkilla3718]

Accidentally bumping into someone isn’t assault, never mind him purposely stepping in front of the guy with a premeditated gang of other cops hovering close by. This is DISGUSTING

[@informationOD]

Yup, the camera clearly show the "police" trying to block him on purpose. His hands were stretched out to prevent the journalist from passing and then grabbing and shoving him to the wall....that's assault.

[@FerrisSOCAL]

Did you see the woman in the hat do that quick dodge before the assault? It was a practiced move to prevent getting caught up by the officer. She makes eye contact with Mr. Freeze and then dodges between the reporter and the camera blocking the journalist's view of Freeze in a pinch point for the sidewalk end. Yeah, this was practiced scenario and not random. Premeditated assault on a journalist should probably have charges of some kind, and certainly not arrest.

[@torineg.847]

I don't know the laws in Canada about law suits against a corr.upt left.ist pol.ice force. There's plenty out there of corruption caught on cam. this one just shows the JT agenda side through the eye's of china.

[@shawnd223333]

Uncle fester

[@MarkLafreniere-vd5bj]

Officer's name is apparently Greg Dumouchel

[@MixMeister5000]

That police officer assaulted David PERIOD. Also as a police officer he is obligated to give his name and badge number.

[@waynesullivant]

The first anchor saying that Menzies, who works for a news outlet, was only calling himself a journalist? He has been a journalist for many years!

[@LakeNipissing]

Very true. Long time journalist like Joe Warmington. Menzies was wearing a media badge and everyone in government and security detail knows exactly who Menzies is and that he is not a "security threat". I met Menzies in person years ago, in fact gave him and Kevin J Johnston (remember him?) a ride to get coffee on a very cold day when they were outside of a recreation center in Mississauga. Menzies does not strike me as an aggressive bully, in fact he seems to be bullied. Sad to see someone close to 60 years old be harassed and arrested by police, and then released with no charges after the opportunity for an interview is long gone.

[@pb5313]

If rebel news is what you call journalism sure

[@davidwinger9262]

Rebel News is the name of the channel. It is not actually news.

[@jillnicholson7430]

He has a degree in journalism from Ryerson.

[@waynesullivant]

@@davidwinger9262 They do live reporting, they write articles, and they have journalists all over the world. What are you talking about?

[@DarthMorius]

That is corrupt and disgusting. If a cop gets in your way and bumps into you, they claim that you assaulted them? That cop should be fired.

[@MrsOutlawCaliber]

Fired? He should be charged....that was a clear abuse of authority. Just think if he does things like that in front of a camera what does he does behide closed doors?

[@DarthMorius]

@@MrsOutlawCaliber That is fair, he could/should potentially be charged with a crime. But I also don't think it makes sense to punish someone for crimes we "assume" they could do. They should only be held accountable for crimes we can prove they did. If we started punishing them for crimes we assume they did, we are no better then that cop falsifying an arrest.

[@MrsOutlawCaliber]

@@DarthMorius...I clearly said if he is doing things like this in front of a camera...think about what he does behide close doors.... where did I say any thing about crimes? Other then his abuse of authority, fails claims of an arrest and his clear assault on that reporter? When a person is this bold in front of a camera...I would be more concerned about what he does behide closed doors...want an example? Our PM and what we know concerns me, but what concerns me more is the parts that are behide closed doors...I said nothing about crime/crimes

[@DarthMorius]

​@@MrsOutlawCaliber But you said they should be charged, and then used your imagination as examples why. That is fine, you can imagine all you want. I am just saying that in the real world, we should only be punishing people for things we can prove they did. Saying "if they did this, then they must secretly be doing worse" isn't evidence of anything. I don't see why we are arguing. I just don't feel there is any justice in trying to hold someone accountable for imagined things, when the real things they do are bad enough. "Just think if he does things like that in front of a camera what does he does behide closed doors?" is not evidence.

[@DarthMorius]

@@MrsOutlawCaliber "I said nothing about crime/crimes" uh... you said "Fired? He should be charged" how is that not talking about crimes?

[@matrixlag4074]

I am ashamed to be Canadian. I am glad my grandparents are not here to see the country they fought so hard to defend.

[@user-sl9fu5jz2q]

Sorry, but Cabada is not freedom country because she is under the rule of the british(

[@matrixlag4074]

@user-sl9fu5jz2q We are not under the rule of the British anymore. But it still makes no difference

[@kevywilliams3304]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-sl9fu5jz2q]

@@matrixlag4074 i don't think so

[@st0n3p0ny]

Woke totalitarian free speech denying Canada is still superior to almost every country that has ever existed. Keep fighting.

[@IAmInterested-cc4hr]

Do you know how scary it is to have your freedom taken, to be handcuffed and put in a cage? To be at the absolute mercy of someone else? This officer needs to be prosecuted.

[@randyfromthepeg4994]

lucky it was on video or he would be in a cell still

[@C.A.MARSUPIAL]

This is the government at the heart of this. That's why it's so disturbing. I'd be very surprised if any real action is taken against the police. The government needs to go as quickly as possible.

[@ellelyn2000]

👍

[@johnshaddick6858]

Better yet , he should get a third eye.

[@johnshaddick6858]

Cops hardly ever get in trouble their acts of brutality against the people .The RCMP , are one of the most corrupt place forces in Canada.

[@jasonfroese4008]

He wasn't bumped into by police, he was body checked. That's assault ! That "officer" should be charged and dealt with accordingly!

[@frankspadafora3419]

That “cop” deliberately bumped into David Menzies.!! What an embarrassment in Canada.!! Pierre Poilievre for PM.!!

[@renataostertag6051]

No, Maxime!!!

[@frankspadafora3419]

@@renataostertag6051 he’s polling at 1%. A vote for Maxime is a vote for Trudeau. The only viable alternative is Pierre Poilievre.

[@xonerate]

From my Point of View, She Has been Harassed and most likely Worst before; The Rebel News Reporter Should have asked Her Detail if it would be ok to Question Her regardless of his Credentials and Tags eg:Press. Europe is somewhat Different for the most Part regarding Reporting and Question Time or Period. basically This Detail had to Show that they were doing their Job and that they are on Top of Things.

[@frankspadafora3419]

@@xonerate how is that related to being charged with assault? Under the criminal code assault is when a person has the INTENT to apply force or threaten to apply force to another person. Where in the video do you see that?

[@xonerate]

Hello to You too Frank; i did not stipulate about Charges and How they are Applied ?; From what i see He did not inform Her Detail that He would like to ask Her Questions. Regarding Charges, with time they will most likely be dropped knowing on some other Occasion He ‘MUST’ Inform Her Security Detail, and If I am not Mistaken He must ask the Person if it is possible to Ask Some Questions; She has Rights as Well.

[@12345tg1]

Absolute disgrace! Those “officers” are a disgrace to this country.

[@cameronballantyne1149]

He was not an "employee", he was a journalist, asking a legitimate question. Something the cbc wouldn't recognize.

[@jameslydon3314]

The corrupt cop blatantly stepped in his path and blocked him with his body. Then they lied about it on film. They absolutely violated his rights and he should win a huge lawsuit over this disgusting abuse of power.

[@shizzynwa]

assuming he is a cop to begin with.

[@bobdobalina8910]

I will now CORRECT the Media Propagandists, this was 100% CLEARLY a SET up - Here is a Breakdown 1) As the Journalist walks beside Freeland, you can clearly see her aide (in white) look down the walkway, then quickly cross in front of the Journalist. WHY DID SHE DO THIS? This is called a POST, it is distraction meant to keep the Journalist from what was really going to happen, it was specifically done just in front of a Large Post, this was on PURPOSE 2) As the Journalist moves to avoid running into the aide, he closes with Freeland, in order to also miss the Actual POST - I would hazard a guess, that Law Enforcement, who set this up with Freeland's knowledge thought he might move in the other direction, in order to avoid bumping into Freeland, and perhaps bump into the aide, who would undoubtedly act OFFENDED and HURT, which would then give Law Enforcement the opportunity to "Arrest" the Journalist - This of course, did NOT happen, instead, the Journalist keeps pace with Freeland, and dodges the post in the other direction 3) This forced the Law Enforcement Officer to stretch out his RIGHT ARM and HAND, which can be clearly seen doing so, when you watch this in Slow Motion. The Law Enforcement officer actually made contact with the Journalist - ASSAULTED him under the definition of the Law - and can again, while watching it in Slow Motion, CLEARLY Be Seen to be BUMPING into the Journalist - Not the other way around as the Law Enforcement Officer tried to say 4) The Law Enforcement Officer, under the LAW, has to immediately identify himself, which he did not, in order to act as though the Journalist has bumped into him, which, when looked at in Slow Motion, was CLEARLY NOT the case at all, in fact it was the other way around 5) The Law Enforcement Officer also did NOT identify himself when queried several times by the Journalist, in fact another officer was there and also, not only did NOT identify himself, but also said the Journalist was under arrest 6) You can also CLEARLY see a couple of Regular, not plains clothes/under cover, law enforcement such as the guy that bumped into the Journalist, in te background as the Journalist is ASSAULTED and "Arrested" - WHY were they there? WAITING perhaps for something to happen? 7) Now go back tot he beginning, and look at the two or three vehicles parked at the curb. WHAT ARE THEY DOING there? They look an awful lot like Undercover/Unmarked Law Enforcement Vehicles that were just conveniently there - One could also look at it this way, they were there to FUNNEL the Journalist into a Specific Corridor, in order to get the desired Result they were looking for, limiting the Journalist's walking choices, this also goes back to the POST that the aide played This is 100% REPUGNANT EGREGIOUS REPREHENSIBLE DISGUSTING Law Enforcement has ZERO business doing this. Hopefully, there will be a very DEEP Investigation and I wouldn't doubt that a call from Freeland or her staff came to light, and notes taken on how to "BEST" deal with the Journalist CANADA is NOT Under Authoritarian Rule. It is NOT a Dictatorship. This is a DEMOCRACY This 100% should NOT have happened. BUT This is what you get when you have a Narcissistic Sociopath in CHARGE. This is EXACTLY what WEAPONIZING Law Enforcement looks, acts, and feels like. Make NO Mistake, All charges agains the Journalist should be dropped and the Officers involved should be Charged with Assault, and those responsible should all be FIRED for EGREGIOUS MiSCONDUCT and REPUGNANT REPREHENSIBLE ABUSE of Power.

[@bobdobalina8910]

100% EXACTLY TRUE and Nothing but the Truth

[@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech]

Get used to it. The US has plans to militarize Canadian police after Pierre wins. Trudeau already laid the frame work for censorship.

[@bobdobalina8910]

@@michaelbinbc Man, what are you on? I ask, because clearly you did NOT watch the video in slow motion. If you had, you would clearly see it was EXACTLY opposite of what you claim. This makes you a TROLL or a LIEberal Sycophant Law School means nothing if you can't get the FACTS right

[@steveb8606]

Will the police officer face charges? He's definitely not fit to serve and should be removed immediately from the force. Also the rest of those clowns standing around doing nothing while citizen is being harassed should be suspended immediately

[@gordonsivell6514]

This is an utter disgrace and the RCMP definitely created this mess by deliberately assaulting the reporter who merely asked a question.

[@henrys2403]

Disgusting. If a cbc reporter had the same treatment at the hands of Conservative Party security we would never hear the end of it.

[@gordonrobertson3973]

the officer needs to be fired for false arrest ,,,

[@thrago916]

False arrest, not identifying himself as an Officer before the arrest, Assault, not giving his name or badge number when asked, the other officers are all equally as guilty for standing by and allowing it to happen.

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@thrago916 I agree ...all the officers involved are equally responsible. Hopefully in their lawsuit Rebel will name them all.

[@henryporter6659]

The cop qualifies for a standing ovation in the House of commons.

[@ralex3697]

@@henryporter6659 Hope you are being sarcastic lol

[@henryporter6659]

@@ralex3697 They could get Hunka to pin a medal on him.

[@joethi4981]

The police assaulted the reporter and then made things up to justify their failure. This is truly concerning.

[@johnshaddick6858]

This normal for cops. Then they why that they are dispised.

[@sunybonez9725]

That cop need to be fired and charged with assault

[@Ray-cq1wq]

THIS VIDEO IS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF CANADA'S SYSTEM AND HOW THEY CAN JUST CHARGE YOU WITH ANYTHING FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON.

[@randyfromthepeg4994]

same as driving. they dont need a reason to stop you. corrupt system

[@ManiCUREd]

This arrest was uncalled for and premeditated and can be seen as an unnecessary over reach of power. It's very disturbing!

[@user-zh9mz7jg7e]

Fortunately captured on video - RCMP blatantly instigated this " assault "

[@mymonitor1348]

Yea I guess that's why he was released without conditions. Maybe the RCMP officer will be reprimanded. However I'm afraid that the right wing-nuts in Canada will see this nothingburger as fuel for their grievances.

[@wilhelm4321]

He should have been charged for resisting arrest

[@user-zh9mz7jg7e]

@@wilhelm4321 Little sheep again ! Well bahahhahahahah you keep doing what you are told now.

[@therrydicule]

Assault: any unconsented to physical contact or any physical action that causes someone to react defensively without any actual physical contact. And the standards are lower for touching cops. See Sections 265 and 266 of the Criminal Code. See 0:45 at the video, they made contact, that's technically sufficient ground for arrest. Not enough to bring charges. Not premeditated.

[@buxvet]

LAWYER UP. False arrest, assault, unlawful detention, malicious prosecution, take your pick, its being covered worldwide

[@shirleyallen1418]

Cop blocks reporters way as he is walking backward, almost made him fall. Then cop claims he was the one assaulted. Disgusting cop tactics.

[@paulat8444]

First of all, it’s unbelievable how Freeland just refused to answer the question!!! That in itself is totally disgusting. She is supposed to be working for us, the Canadians. Secondly, Mr. Menzies arrest was totally uncalled for and very disturbing. I just don’t recognize this Canada anymore!!

[@kennethdonedmund8988]

"You're under arrest for assault",while he's being man handled ? outrageous!

[@MrIBM01]

Other cops laugh as he does, SS did the same.

[@secondguess3128]

So how would you place someone under arrest -- especially while he's trying to bull his way past you? Ask him politely to step your way, and slide into your cruiser?

[@theflowpowa42oshow]

lol

[@dogoftheg]

Amazing how quickly RCMP transition into the SS.

[@unshapenedpython8974]

Considering most of parliament are pretty well nazis at this point, they applaud the old ww2 nazis enough, and the deputy PM looks up to them, so yeah, I'm not surprised

[@BudzzableRides]

Always respected the RCMP for 64 years of my life! After witnessing this I cannot in good conscience support their actions anymore! This was a complete set up.

[@Fozzies49]

Cannot believe what Canada has become! Those police officers are fliers at best, absolutely shocking. JUSTIN you have a lot to answer for!

[@1985Fritz]

I'm not holding my breath waiting for Trudeau to answer for anything.

[@mojosdad68]

Disgusting treatment of a Canadian citizen doing his job. Charges were dropped as they had no case and now Menzies is suing.

[@bradcanning875]

He will lose. The security detail were doing there job dealing with an aggressive man pursuing a women and it was all set up.

[@brandont103]

@@bradcanning875 Are you blind? The guy will win. They falsely arrested him for "assault" which he did not do at all. In fact, he did not touch anyone as can be seen in the video.

[@jameslydon3314]

@@bradcanning875 How was he aggressive?

[@bam3278]

​@bradcanning875 Aggressive man pursuing a woman? Lmao how about a little less dramatic framing.. a reporter asking hard questions to an elected official.

[@mojosdad68]

@@bradcanning875 Wrong. Unless of course he’s in front of a Liberal Party supported judge. The video clearly shows Kojak being the aggressor - which is why the charges were dropped. If he was in the wrong, you can bet the charges would have stuck.

[@julieinfreddybeachnb5727]

In my opinion the police officer should not be in the position he is in. He overreacted to the situation and made a wrongful arrest, harassed, bullied and assaulted a citizen. There was clearly no assault and there was no crime committed by this man whatsoever.

[@jimjim7708]

There was an assault, it was by the officers.

[@gcanada3005]

He’s a tyrant

[@shizzynwa]

@@jimjim7708 Yes only crime and assault was committed by the so called cop who refused to identify himself.

[@davefletcher987]

He's not a journalist. He wasn't scrumming. He's a right-wing troll.

[@guyleblanc840]

It was all pre planned as anyone can see.

[@joblack2692]

Am I at risk of having my bank accounts frozen if I offer financial support to this reporter’s legal case?

[@tomtschritter8442]

What a disgrace, that police officer should be charged for assault.

[@northerncaptain855]

The Police clearly assaulted the reporter, charges should be brought immediately.

[@Alpha_zone84]

took the words out of my keyboard

[@KieranDevine]

You are probably confusing Canada with a country that the laws apply to the Government and its staff. That's not how it is here.

[@Cafeallday222]

He literally was trying to go past that guy 🤦🏻‍♀️ it’s really obvious that that was the case and that’s why they dropped the charges

[@Ericc804]

The reporter should file a criminal complaint against the RCMP officer, and police conduct* complaint against York Regional Police for continuing the arrest.

[@bowbender1]

He timed it perfectly And look at the smirk on Freeland's face

[@Kobra-bz6bb]

I applaud the CBC for covering this. Why cant Freeland answer questions the people want to hear?

[@briankenome]

Mayne you should go watch this on rebel news, then come back and listen and watch carefully again at this report.... If you still don't notice the obvious bias then I must say... It's rather unfortunate

[@shizzynwa]

they only covered it because it became too obvious.

[@daleschimpf]

Mmmmm, maybe because she knows it will be manipulated/twisted/taken out of context intentionally to paint their own false narrative? Can hardly blame her for not talking to Rebel “news”!

[@shannongogal8840]

because Freeland is crooked

[@StandOnGuard4Thee]

Because the world's a stage

[@DwightBurditt]

A man who "identified himself as a journalist" CBC needs journalists like Menzies. I hope PP completely defunds CBC

[@MyNameJeff..]

Exactly what I was thinking. Caught that immediately.

[@vipsparmatola]

😂😂😂😂 joke

[@Tatiana_A5]

It was so preposterous when the anchor said it . Shame

[@on2thenextthing]

Imagine if they arrested a CBC journalist.

[@studymind640]

This is insane! What has this country come to? It's now illegal to ask questions they dont like?

[@wilhelm4321]

He wasn't arrested for asking questions. He was arrested for bumping into an officer and the resisting arrest

[@sirijohnson7210]

​@@wilhelm4321Maybe check Northern Perspective to see how the maneuver by the police officer was accomplished.

[@jptrainor]

​@@wilhelm4321He was not arrested for resisting arrest. There is all sorts of coverage of this, and he's been interviewed. They drove him to a nearby school, let him go, and did not pursue charges of any kind. And "bumping" into someone isn't a criminal offense. The RCMP officer isn't going come out of this clean.

[@therrydicule]

Assault: any unconsented to physical contact or any physical action that causes someone to react defensively without any actual physical contact. And the standards are lower for touching cops. See Sections 265 and 266 of the Criminal Code. See 0:45 at the video, they made contact, that's technically sufficient ground for arrest. Not enough to bring charges. Nothing insane. Maybe some miscommunication.

[@darklordojeda]

@@therrydicule the cop stepped in front of him while he was walking. Sounds a lot like technical jargon used in a law to allow them to arrest ANYBODY at ANYTIME.

[@madprevost1143]

They put him in the car but never took him to the police station. They drove to a school nearby and dropped him there. They knew he did nothing wrong.

[@bowbender1]

All so the princess didnt get asked any tough or embarrassing questions like the ones the state broadcasters refuse to ask. They just wanted David out of there

[@doug6784]

Trudeau hates Rebel. They drilled him on his sudden departure from the Academy. Not the first time Menzies has been roughed up by the goon squad.

[@markbeauchesne7717]

I am totally disgusted & ashamed to be Canadian & a Vet these days !!!😢

[@Bushmasterpilot]

Wow! Shame on the RCMP, that is disgraceful!

[@TheSavageB]

Shame on the RCMP, unjust.

[@charlesward9486]

You spelled SS wrong. That's what they've become!

[@sharondiaz137]

Rcmp work for Trudeau only

[@TheSavageB]

@@charlesward9486 seems like it more and more everyday doesn't it.

[@bobdobalina8910]

That is the understatement of the century

[@davidwalesby2426]

shame on the liberals and mainstream news.

[@davidgough4750]

So, the CBC is saying the reporter is known to the RCMP. They knew he was a reporter before he was pushed by the RCMP officer. He is an older man and has both hips replaced which is also known fact. By pushing the reporter and throwing him against the wall. His health could have been easily and permanently harm. It also fairly straightforward he posed no threat to the RCMP Officer or the Deputy Prime Minister. The same RCMP Officer withdrew the charges as the incident occurred on a public side walk. It also brings up comments where the new Government House Leader accused the Leader of the Oposition of hiding from unfriendly news organizations and only talking to friendly news organizations. Why is okay for the Deputy Prime Minister to only talk to friendly news organizations. She should also be expected to talk to unfriendly news organizations just like the Leader of the Opposition.

[@JohnMayervich-nq3jh]

Absolute police brutality.

[@TrueCrimeJesus1]

That arrest was an unnecessary and gross abuse of power - from an Officer that clearly had a previous dislike of David Menzies before this. If this Officer can't control his emotions, and/or is unable to handle being bumped into by the media without throwing a temper tantrum, then maybe he shouldn't be one. He's better suited to work in a factory with limited social interaction with people. This wouldn't have happened to a CBC reporter. I would like to thank CBC for covering this story.

[@gwenshantz4723]

Chrystia Freeland should remember she works for us the Canadian People. If she is asked a question she needs to get off her high horse and answer what is asked of her. She disgusts me with her holier than thou attitude.🤬

[@luisap.k.4664]

Yes she is a total disgrace to this Country.

[@dewayneclair7364]

If she ever answered a question it would a rambling word salad of irrelevant information not pertaining directly to the question, exactly the same as her boss.

[@richardwiebe4366]

Since 2015 not one single lieberal has answered a question.it’s deflect demean or dismiss

[@jonsmith3945]

I've never seen Freeland or Trudeau answer a single question...ever.

[@Greg-cl7tl]

Her and Trudeau are too busy figuring out how to rob more of Canadian citizens' money.

[@livefreeordiehard8898]

I came from a country where they would openly arrest journalists and put them in jail. Canada is not there yet but is heading into that direction.

[@Wirmish]

In Canada they can seize you bank account if you are anti-Justin-Turdeau.

[@rogerc23]

They just did it. And yes Canada is there.

[@thisspacenotforrent]

Very worrisome after Bills C11 and C18 that something like this could happen...I am not a fan of Rebel News but the fact that a known JOURNALIST is arrested by a RCMP officer on what definitely seems like a trumped up charge to seemingly allow the finance minister to evade the reporter is very worrisome...it would appear to set a precedent for our politicians to avoid questions by having police engage in these types of actions in the future...

[@Chacopapi]

I'm not a conservative but I support and defend Mr. Menzies press freedoms and commend him for his service in the interest of the public at large.

[@adee1626]

So you’re the supporter of these tyrants that are destroying the country, shame on you!

[@crypt0sFX]

"Who identified himself as a journalist" because he is a journalist.

[@titusmccarthy]

Wrong, Cletus.

[@ProudAussie23]

@@titusmccarthy your definition of a journalist?

[@ve3xtr]

I burst out laughing when I heard that. They all know who David Menzies is. Nice smear job by the soon to be defunded CBC. They just don't get it, but they will.

[@crypt0sFX]

@@ProudAussie23 This is what they do to justify tyranny.

[@DavidR-hg3lp]

That is disgusting Police should be ashamed of this ..... Obviously the reporter was targeted.

[@wilhelm4321]

He isn't a reporter

[@wilhelm4321]

And he wasn't targeted...he did obviously irritate the officer

[@MultiMediaEvan]

​@@wilhelm4321Ahhh you're right, I forgot that "irritating a police officer" was grounds for arrest. Thank you Mr. Galaxy Brain 🙏.

[@iankearns774]

@@wilhelm4321 Yeah he is, he has been doing it for years. You lefties are ridiculous.

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@wilhelm4321 Of course he is a reporter, he reports news daily. . Are you saying he's a auto mechanic?

[@couchlockstudios]

You clearly see the setup. Assistant walks ahead and forces him to walk in the direction of the “cop”. Was literally pressed into a position where he couldn’t pass and then charged with “assault”. Total garbage and as unlawful as it gets.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

Let's face it. Canada is no longer a free country.

[@bigsid3011]

Shame on the RCMP. Shame on the York Regional Police for arresting the reporter and driving to a closed school. Shame on the Liberal Party of Canada. These police officers need to be charged with assault, arrested and jailed.

[@wilhelm4321]

He isn't a reporter

[@dvf3fairleigh]

@@wilhelm4321 since when? he is definitely a legitimate reporter

[@bobdegagne1625]

@@wilhelm4321your a morn , just admit it

[@wilhelm4321]

​@@dvf3fairleighWhere are his credentials?

[@wilhelm4321]

​@@dvf3fairleighThere is a difference in being an independent journalist and a extension of the conservative party

[@rojo7578]

Did you notice she has difficulty talking the truth .

[@paulachenkonobert3802]

Yup. And she did acknowledge that yes, he is a journalist...

[@briankenome]

I sure did, she craftily omitted details in Pierre's tweet such as the last line. Plus you could see she still tried to discredit rebel news and David menzes

[@summerblossom2674]

Yes!

[@shizzynwa]

Yes and still didn't call it for what it was, an unprovoked assault and false arrest, by the thug who refused to identify himself.

[@bobdobalina8910]

It took you 8 years to start seeing this CLOWN show for what it is? Welcome to the Fringe

[@mohammadalavai8220]

I am a health professional and of my clients who used to be a police officer , recently came to see me and she told me she changed her job and that she is now a firefighter! When I asked the reaons, she said every body hates the police officers. I called police forces for a case of breaking into my house when I found my windowns smashed on my return from holiday and asked them offending party might still be there!! It took them 40 min to come and I was waiting outside in -20 deg. They seem to be so fast in arresting this journalist within seconds!! I pay a hell of a lot of taxes and my tax money is purely being wasted on them!!!!!!

[@jillnicholson7430]

Absolutely shameful. I am so ashamed of our country under this regime.

[@greatestsportslegends]

Come on. That's a brutal overreaction by the RCMP.

[@wilhelm4321]

It's not. A man rushed the deputy Prime Minister of this country and then made contact with an officer

[@Independent118]

@@wilhelm4321he bumped into him on accident

[@bundoastonvilla757]

@@wilhelm4321Lol the pathetic bald cop initiated contact.

[@therrydicule]

@@Independent118 Assault: any unconsented to physical contact or any physical action that causes someone to react defensively without any actual physical contact. And the standards are lower for touching cops. See Sections 265 and 266 of the Criminal Code. See 0:45 at the video, they made contact, that's technically sufficient ground for arrest. Not enough to bring charges because that happened by accident. Seriously, cops can arrest someone for two minutes in a case of miscommunication. It's awkward, but not unreasonable or unprofessional.

[@TheHotmess1979]

More like a set up

[@Myke_Lemons]

What a disgusting head line as usual from CBC. Im not really a huge fan of Rebel News (becoming more so everyday however) but calling him an "emoloyee" rather than a reporter, and saying that it was an "encounter" rather than a journalist asking questions is straight up lying. You have no right to decide who is and is not a journalist. He did more journalism in that short clip than CBC has done in years. You dont want to support them now but some day soon, when th3 liberals suceed in gettingrid of Rebel, that will be one of "journalists". They will come for you too. Stand up now CBC before its too late.

[@Eric-uh7nl]

The main officer who assaulted the reporter (not the other way around) has anger issues and all the police officers should be demoted or fired. That's the most egregious misuse of police power. And no charges were laid because it was all filmed, otherwise the reporter would've been charged under false pretenses.

[@Richiesrant]

Menzies is a graduate of three years journalism school at Ryerson then spent 39 years in the field as a professional. Like him or not, He does not "identify" as a journalist, he IS one.

[@MikeRepluk]

I love how Rebel news and true north are not afraid to get their hands dirty and ask meaningful questions despote the consequences. For those here who dont agree with their style, thats fine. We live in a country where we should have freedom to pick and chose what we value. David was only executing his right to ask questions

[@sqd8r]

yeah, except their not news sources and they are never factual.

[@bogeybichon7000]

@@sqd8r they are accredited media and had to get a court order on two occasions in order to simply ask questions of Trudeau Does that not bother you?

[@user-fr4uk9ut5p]

@@sqd8r The Rebel and True North News are truthful, legit news sites in Canada. Their truth often exposes Liberal incompetence and corruption and they are two of the very few news organizations in Canada not on the Liberal media bailout payroll. Where do you get your 'truth' ? The CBC, CTV, and Global? One of the most important accomplishments of The Freedom Convoy was the huge success of independent journalists shining the spotlight on how Canada's legacy media pushes lies and inaccuracies.

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@sqd8r Independent news in 2024 Canada are the only ones not on the government payroll and are the only ones that "are" factual.

[@bowbender1]

​@@sqd8rlol. Factual by who's standards? How many times has the msm been caught in lies?

[@BradBatter-tn5fn]

As a former retired law enforcement officer if this was one of my officers I would suspend him pending an tinvestigation. Period.

[@jptrainor]

Can you tell us: was the officer supposed to identifying himself as a police before executing his arrest?

[@robertwilliamson922]

@@jptrainor Perhaps not before making the “arrest”. But as soon as Menzies asked for his name and badge number, the cop should immediately give his name and badge number to Menzies.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

so being a 'former retired police officer' would be equivalent to 'currently active police officer', wouldn't it be?

[@jamesporter-xh6hr]

yeah right this is how they move up the ladder

[@kojam1]

WHAT'S THERE TO INVESTIGATE? 😮 🤔 I DON'T GET IT! Explain it to me like I'm 5yr old.

[@originalotrex]

The morality of a person/government can be determined by how fairly they treat those they hate.

[@marie-lynnem.5147]

What about this was considered assault!? If anything it's the police who assaulted him! Seriously this is very difficult to swallow.

[@Brownshabsfan]

Proves how corrupt police can be. There are a lot of good cops out there but this shows how easy it is for them to do whatever they want. If the camera did not film this he would be in jail.

[@rb239rtr]

there is a bit of history here. Freeland was nearly assaulted in Grand Prairie- after which it looks like a protection team was assigned. Looks damn easy to get close enough to the second in command and cause damage, hence the overreaction.

[@Cafeallday222]

The guy literally got in front of it and it’s very obvious

[@bam3278]

​@@rb239rtr Oh wow nearly assaulted? Well then this is fully justified😭

[@lombonater07]

@@rb239rtrthat justifies stopping Menzies but not the arrest

[@fredhinck9685]

Released two blocks away behind a school. Goon cop should be charged.

[@user-zh9mz7jg7e]

Fortunate that this " assault " on an RCMP officer was clearly documented. Meanwhile Trudeau will send a $10M cheque to each protester/hamas supporter due to their coffee being slightly cold that was delivered to them by Toronto police officers.

[@jacobdrewapicturehaha]

That cop talks to him like he's a three year old. Seems like a bit of a superiority complex. Embarrassing conduct.

[@kevinhenry6023]

Yes because they knew they were being filmed

[@dennishickey9448]

I wonder how many other faults statements this RCMP officer have given people , he even looks dishonest.

[@patsgarage8593]

I'm SHOCKED that CBC is doing real journalism for once

[@samuelrigaud6595]

they had no choice

[@dpg2826]

Video has over 10M views, they have to due to the exposure it has. Only reason.

[@user-ts5qw6tr9b]

Take it like a narcissist apology.

[@asmith8947]

Methinks it will be picked up by international media very soon.

[@pathegreat3727]

They are only telling half the story. Let’s not forget that Trudeau’s press gallery tried to block True North and Rebel News from the 2019 and 2021 leadership debate, requiring a Court Order to overturn their biases.

[@ashkeaval7931]

When they are saying lies in front of the camera and act illegally, what they have done in detentions and behind the scenes. It's a nightmare, the security staff should be prosecuted and sentenced to jail. He told many lies in just two minutes 😮😮. Which law has banned interviewers to ask questions?

[@fredbear-sf9st]

Expect a massive payout to Rebel News for this. It is obvious these officers had just completed their professional development course in gross misconduct, lack of integrity and stupidity.

[@johnransom1146]

Totally bogus. That wasn’t an assault. I hope he sues the police they are heavy handed and wrong.

[@HolyEyeWasHere]

Suing corrupt government doesn't do anything but bankrupt the plaintiff. The state has all the money and power in the work to litigate endlessly.

[@troop1832uav]

Corruption in the heart of the RCMP

[@therrydicule]

Assault: any unconsented to physical contact or any physical action that causes someone to react defensively without any actual physical contact. And the standards are lower for touching cops. See Sections 265 and 266 of the Criminal Code. See 0:45 at the video, they made contact, that's technically sufficient ground for arrest. Not enough to bring charges. The only corruption you see is in your head. The cops had technically sufficient basis for an arrest. Not a sufficient basis to go any further. It could have been solved with "sorry dude, I didn't mean to touch you." But that's after these two talks.

[@lukasspriceless2555]

100% just ask the Shermans if they were still around... right?

[@simonyyy5877]

Corruption is at the heart of everything Trudeau touches.

[@iankearns774]

@@patc3650 100%, a few years back I bumped into a Police officer when I was walking around a blind corner. We both apologised and moved on. Thats what normal people do.In this incident the bald copper made a beeline for Menzies and initiated contact, it was a setup so Freeland could make the getaway.

[@KieranDevine]

Every level of Canada and its staff have the same 1 law mentality, do what they say, or else.

[@robeccles9749]

This is the Trudeau world we now live in. Blatant and unpunished corruption at the top will only increase corruption below. When was the last time people were arrested for asking questions in Canada? Exactly, Canada is on a downward spiral because of this loser.

[@Shortfilmsyou]

That was not assault. Such an arbitrary arrest. Admit wrongdoing.

[@randerson4383]

I'm an American, I don't know how things work in Canada but once you arrest someone in the USA, you can't un-arrest them. The prosecutor may decide not to pursue charges but once you're arrested, you're arrested. This guy was arrested, placed in cuffs and transported in a police car. They never went to a police station, per an interview with David Menzies, he was transported to the rear of a local school and released. How is that legal? In the USA, the journalist would be filing a lawsuit and he or she would 100% win. Is that not an option in Canada, do you guys not have something similar to our Bill of Rights? Also, when they were arresting this guy, it appears that they were pretty rough with him, it looks like they were the ones that committed assault.

[@robertlawson7329]

yes the charges can be dropped in the US. Try google

[@randerson4383]

@@robertlawson7329 - Charges can absolutely be dropped but that's not what I said. Once you're arrested, the arresting officer can't just say "my bad, you're un-arrested" and let you go in the back of a local school. Once you're detained, placed under arrest, there is no way to unwind that in the USA. Like I said, after you've been booked, the prosecutors may decide not to proceed but they can't just take the cuffs off and say, "I guess there was no reason to arrest you, you're free to go".

[@aspman97]

We have the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Unfortunately proving a violation of same, against the national police force that is known to push the envelope (as they know that they can get away with it) is a losing prospect and one that would take several years to move through the courts.

[@rb239rtr]

@@randerson4383 the police can let you go. if there is not enough evidence after an arrest, the police will not waste the Crown Attorney's time, ie, we have no evidence, can we let him go? It is the Crown Attorney who does the formal charging- the police themselves have lawyers who also help with the determination.

[@randerson4383]

@@aspman97 - Very interesting, thanks for the explanation. In the USA, you absolutely could sue, it definitely would be a violation of your civil rights here, without question. This would never go to court, because it's such an open and shut violation, the department would quietly settle the claim and move on.

[@kylep8758]

Our country is going down the drain

[@marcoprolo1488]

This chap is a true journalist. He interviews the guy arresting him! Love him!

[@JohnMayervich-nq3jh]

It’s time as Canadians we stand up to the corruption of this government.

[@faithsanspeur]

I missed the part where you said you reached out to David M. for his side

[@TodaysDante]

Makes you wonder what would have happened to him if there was no video.

[@1985Fritz]

I still remember how those Mounties murdered that Polish man who flew in to Vancouver to visit his mother.

[@guymontag2948]

That looked like a well executed plan. Scary times, and a reminder of the importance of voting.

[@gitwindoixphog613]

"The police are not here to protect us from the criminals, they are here to protect the criminals from us" - Caitlyn Johnston

[@BAROMETERONE]

Wow. Talk about false accusation and deceit. The cop, not identifying himself, clearly steps in front of the reporter, who's looking the other way, and then blames the reporter for bumping into him. Then assaults him. This isn't justice. This is a private security and thuggery tactic. This is used against unwanted reporting and reporters all too often. A lawsuit clearly could be justified.

[@PeterPo-rs7bl]

This is abuse of power

[@gregd183]

Total miscarriage of justice by these two crazy RCMP officers - they obviously suffer from "EMOTIONAL - DAMAGE" working for Freelance. Suspend them

[@bobsch-gd6ze]

he is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...

[@darklordojeda]

@@bobsch-gd6ze Lol, yeah because politicians and their vanguard are always treated without bias right? They have no protections that the average citizen doesn't. Get real.

[@bobsch-gd6ze]

@@darklordojeda will "The Donald" in jail be real enough for you ?

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@darklordojeda Huh?

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@bobsch-gd6ze "The Donald" is living rent free in millions of Canadian heads.

[@chrisok66]

The girl purposely walking infront of the journalists way as well, forcing him to go left. This was a setup to no other holy.

[@MrPelley97]

They have to fundraise because they are not on Trudeau's payroll! It must be killing these reporters to talk about this story, thank god there is live video footage.

[@InterstellarML]

He did nothing wrong. The security guard lied and tried to set him up by making it look like he “assaulted” him.

[@user-zh9mz7jg7e]

Exactly right.

[@johnransom1146]

We’d call it a dive in hockey

[@dootdoot1867]

That is what you call a Pick and Roll in Basketball.

[@zsom1987]

Imagine getting brutally assault by a police officer and you're the one getting arrested. Eerily reminiscent of an era with an insane mustachioed man from Austria.

[@ProudAussie23]

shhh... don't mention the "u no wot"

[@tarafox6618]

Freelands Grandfather was one. And she applauded for one in parliament. So, not surprising her body guards act that way.

[@braddewes1462]

That cop is a tyrant

[@MrPavlov3]

My respect for the RCMP has greatly diminshed due to "Uncle Fester" and his bully tactics obviously condoned by Chrystia Freeland. The smirk on her face before the "set-up" went down is a dead giveaway.

[@OntariozBest]

Love it. Right off the bat CBC jabs him with an “identifies as a journalist” intro rather than simply “David Menzies, a journalist from …”

[@jptrainor]

CBC identifies as unbiased and editorially independent. Go figure.

[@angelin0912hn]

@@jptrainor😂 good one.

[@randyfromthepeg4994]

defund CBC

[@Russeljohnson776]

This is shocking! He’s a journalist doing his job! Leave him alone!

[@wilhelm4321]

He is not a journalist

[@wilhelm4321]

Journalist have credentials...he does not

[@wilhelm4321]

Journalist report the news...he does not

[@wilhelm4321]

Journalist at least pretend to be impartial...he does not

[@wilhelm4321]

In no way and in no country besides Russia would this man be considered a journalist

[@martyfancey2328]

Look at all the officers standing around. They know it is bullshit and not right. They don't even want to be there. WOW embarrassing RCMP you guys in this incident should be ashamed of yourself. You work for us the common folk. Disgusting.

[@billyrock8305]

Looks like an SCTV skit! 😂 The “journalist” moving the mic back and forth as he’s being arrested by the cop 😂

[@AtlanticCanadianGamer]

This country lately…. What a joke.

[@user-zh9mz7jg7e]

Agreed. Tomorrow Trudeau will issue a public apology due to the coffee being delivered by the Toronto police to the pro Palestinian protesters being slightly cold.

[@alexpolidoro4126]

If this happens in Canada, we got a big big problem now. Freedom of speech is now in jeopardy!

[@DAndyLord]

The arrest is a little problematic, let's wait and see what happens next. A charge (that isn't quickly dismissed), let alone a conviction would be an actual big problem. This is a small problem currently.

[@chrismayberry8798]

No it’s not…

[@logiczchance101]

people are too comfortable and naive to think that freedom and democracy and humanity actually exists in nations that supposedly enshrine their laws in such ideals and ethos. it's like the devilish demon saying, hey sign over your soul and i will grant you everything you want while you are alive. these societies consistently present and define heaven but always deliver hell.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

You mean freedom of hatred is in jeopardy.

[@alexpolidoro4126]

@@DAndyLord All she had to do was to politely decline to comment and excuse herself because she has an agenda to respect. This looks bad on the public scope. If you run like that then you are not a public servant per se. Canada is no longer the country it once was. You can’t have a friendly debate any longer. Public servants can definitely do better.

[@Brakathor]

Yes, "employee" David Menzies, asking "employee" Chrystia Freeland a question... You know... like a JOURNALIST would do... What are we, in 2nd grade?

[@webrbio3153]

He was attacked by the RCMP, then the RCMP unlawfully detained him, simple as that.

[@-ct4zn]

What kind of cop hides behind a pole then steps out in front and calim he was assaulted.

[@samuelrigaud6595]

ambush

[@PeterPo-rs7bl]

Lucky the cameras man recorded everything or he will be jail. The cops is making mistake. They shod serving people.

[@jimgillis9133]

A corrupt cop