Charge dropped for man accused of flying ‘terrorist flag’ Toronto police [say] decision does not mean it didn't have reasonable grounds to lay charge

April 26, 2024   

(CBC) A charge against a Toronto man accused of flying what police called a “terrorist flag” at a pro-Palestinian demonstration earlier this year has been withdrawn.

A 41-year-old man was charged with publicly inciting hatred after marching down Queen Street W. and Bay Street on Jan. 7, allegedly waving the flag of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

The organization is listed as a terrorist group by Public Safety Canada, which says it seeks “the destruction of the State of Israel and the establishment of a communist government in Palestine.”

The man’s lawyer, Shane Martínez, said the charge was withdrawn by assistant crown attorney Patrick Clement because there was “no reasonable prospect of conviction.” CBC Toronto reviewed court documents indicating the charge was dropped Friday.

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