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Toronto police say Chief Myron Demkiw is seeking the dismissal of an officer who was charged with sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 16.
Ontario’s police watchdog has laid numerous charges against Const. Parsa Hazeri, including sexual assault, sexual interference, breach of trust and careless handling of a firearm.
The Special Investigations Unit says the alleged offences took place in Toronto between September and December last year.
A Toronto police spokesperson says 27-year-old Hazeri, who has three years of service, was suspended in January after the force became aware of a complaint against him and notified the SIU.
Police say the officer has now been served notice of suspension without pay.
He is out on bail on several conditions, including that he refrains from communicating with the girl he is accused of assaulting.
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The Globe and MailIndependent🔒Center16 days agoA Toronto police officer, Const. Parsa Hazeri, has been charged with multiple offenses, including sexual assault and sexual interference, by Ontario's police watchdog. The allegations reportedly occurred between September and December of last year. Hazeri, who has been suspended since January, is currently on bail with conditions restricting his contact with the accuser.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about legal proceedings involving a police officer without apparent ideological framing. It does not take a stance on the case, nor does it use biased language or selectively present information to support a particular viewpoint.
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- government Toronto Police Service
- government Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
Toronto StarIndependentCenter17 days agoA Toronto police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a female minor.
Bias read (Center): The article reports a legal charge against a police officer without apparent framing or slant. It does not include commentary, opinion, or biased language.
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