Edmonton police officer accused of using racial slurs, excessive force cleared after disciplinary hearing
Author of the article: Jonny Wakefield Publishing date: Mar 31, 2021 • 6 days ago • 4 minute read • Nasser El Hallak claims he was a victim of excessive force during a 2015 arrest by EPS Const. Nathan Downing. Downing was acquitted of the charge — as well as allegations that he uttered racial slurs at El Hallak — in a decision issued March 22, 2021. Supplied Article content An Edmonton police officer accused of using racial slurs against a man during a violent arrest has been cleared of professional misconduct. Earlier this month, retired police Supt. Thomas Grue i...