A Montreal police officer is under investigation after videos appeared to show him throwing a patron to the ground at Chez Parée nightclub. The incident was brought to light by leaked footage shared with news outlets.
This develops as new victim statements describe parallel fears during clashes with law enforcement in other bars. One plaintiff described feeling terror during a confrontation with an SPVM member. Late-night incidents continue to raise heightened scrutiny about police conduct in the city’s nightlife scene.