Edmonton police officer charged in baton assault takes stand and claims force was justified

Edmonton police officer charged in baton assault takes stand and claims force was justified

In Justin LaFrance's version of events, Edmonton police constable Alexander Doduk attacked him out of nowhere with a baton as he tried to report a property crime. On the witness stand, Doduk told a different story. In Justin LaFrance's version of events, Edmonton police constable Alexander Doduk attacked him out of nowhere with a baton as he tried to report a property crime. On the witness stand, Doduk told a different story.

Trial begins for EPS officer who allegedly beat man with baton – Heartland News

An Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officer’s trial has started over a 2019 incident where he was caught on video allegedly beating a man with a baton.  Const. Alexander Doduk’s trial started on Monday on charges of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.  Construction worker Justin LeFrance flagged down an officer when he heard a window breaking at the Army and Navy store at 97 Street and 103A Avenue. Doduk then proceeded to tackle …