Archive for January, 2008

Polish prosecutors may visit B.C. for taser probe

January 25, 2008

Polish prosecutors investigating the possibility Robert Dziekanski died due to an “abnormal intervention” by the RCMP may come to British Columbia as part of their probe.

It is not clear on whether Polish prosecutors are intent on actually laying charges against the Mounties involved in the case.

 Source: Globe and Mail

YouTube parody of Dziekanski death triggers controversy

January 3, 2008

A YouTube video parodying the death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski has drawn censure from the RCMP and criticism from some in the Polish community.

The video, posted Dec. 23 and titled “Mega Man vs. Polish immigrant,” shows an early version of hit Nintendo video game character Mega Man zapping to death another game character superimposed with Dziekanski’s face.

Source: National Post