US EditionOfficer Targeted with Derogatory Nickname Testifies in B.C. Code-of-Conduct Hearing (Metro Vancouver)
Three RCMP constables face allegations of racist, homophobic, and sexist comments toward a female officer during a code-of-conduct hearing in Richmond, B.C.
- A woman serving as an RCMP officer in Coquitlam testified today at a Richmond code-of-conduct hearing regarding offensive comments and a derogatory nickname used by her colleagues.
- The hearing addressed allegations against constables Mesbah, Solven, and Dick for making discriminatory and offensive remarks targeting race, sexual orientation, and gender in their group chat conversations, amid disclosure delays and complications related to Solven.
- The officer said she was shocked to hear her name during the hearing and disagreed that she and Solven were friends despite maintaining a working relationship.
- She testified Solven never apologized for hurtful comments about her weight while undergoing medical treatment and stated, "I was extremely sensitive about my weight gain."
- The testimony revealed that Solven allegedly lied about apologizing and increased messaging to the officer when his comments risked disclosure, raising concerns about conduct and credibility.
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Officer targeted with derogatory nickname testifies in B.C. code-of-conduct hearing (Metro Vancouver)
A female RCMP officer stationed in Coquitlam, B.C., told a code-of-conduct hearing that she was shocked and angry to learn about hurtful remarks and a derogatory nickname given to her by fellow members. Constables Mersad Mesbah, Ian Solven and Philip Dick are accused of discreditable conduct over al...
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Officer targeted with derogatory nickname testifies in B.C. code-of-conduct hearing
RICHMOND — A female RCMP officer stationed in Coquitlam, B.C., told a code-of-conduct hearing that she was shocked and angry to learn about hurtful remarks and a derogatory nickname given to her by fellow members.
RCMP officer says colleague didn’t apologize for nickname, contradicts his testimony
An RCMP officer has told a code-of-conduct hearing in British Columbia that she never received an apology for demeaning comments about her weight, contradicting testimony given under oath by a fellow Mountie earlier this year. Constables Mersad Mesbah, Ian Solven and Philip Dick face allegations of discreditable conduct and that they they used racist, homophobic and sexist comments in group chat messages, in a hearing that resumed in Richmond, B…
Officer targeted with derogatory nickname testifies in B.C. code-of-conduct hearing – Energeticcity.ca
RICHMOND — A female RCMP officer stationed in Coquitlam, B.C., told a code-of-conduct hearing that she was shocked and angry to learn about hurtful remarks and a derogatory nickname given to her by fellow members. Constables Mersad Mesbah, Ian Solven and Philip Dick are accused of discreditable conduct over allegations they used racist, homophobic and sexist comments in group chat messages. The hearing in Richmond, B.C., was delayed in March ove…
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