A lawyer, Sudine Riley, alleges that multiple Durham Regional police officers assaulted her at the Oshawa courthouse, slamming her head on a desk, ripping off her head scarf, and dragging her to the basement cells without provocation. Her lawyer, Neha Chugh, stated that Riley was left bloodied and swollen after the incident, which is under investigation by DRPS. The event has raised safety concerns among lawyers at the courthouse, prompting an advocacy group to request assurance of safety measures. Calls for an independent investigation have also emerged, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the situation.
