A Toronto man who was arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest last December is no longer facing charges and says police used excessive force when taking him into custody.

Adam Melanson, 33, said he was acting in defence of his wife, who had just been struck by a police officer’s bike. The Star observed him running up to the officer and pushing him to the ground.

Adam Melanson was charged with assault and obstructing a police officer after attending the protest on Dec. 10, 2023. On Tuesday, Melanson and his lawyer, Shane Martinez, said the charges against ...

Adam Melanson was charged with assault and obstructing a police officer after attending the protest on Dec. 10, 2023. On Tuesday, Melanson and his lawyer, Shane Martinez, said the charges against ...

A Toronto man who was arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest last December is no longer facing charges and says police used excessive force when taking him into custody. Adam Melanson was charged ...

Adam Melanson was facing charges of assaulting a peace officer and obstructing a police officer after he was accused of shoving an officer, who suffered injuries when he fell from the push. Video ...

Adam Melanson was arrested while attending a pro-Palestinian protest last December and charged with assault and obstruction of a police officer. On Tuesday, Toronto police confirmed the charges ...