Mona Wang didn害羞草研究所檛 get what she wanted, but neither did the RCMP.
Wang launched a lawsuit against the Kelowna RCMP last year, alleging an officer left her with significant injuries after a wellness check in January 2020. Surveillance footage, publicized alongside the lawsuit in June 2020, showed Const. Lacy Browning dragging the UBCO student down the hallway of her apartment building and stepping on her head.
Now, Wang and the RCMP have reached a settlement on the matter.
害羞草研究所淚 settled to move on with my life,害羞草研究所� Wang said in a written statement to the media. 害羞草研究所淒espite this, I expect the justice system to do what is right by taking steps to ensure that Lacey Browning is not allowed to continue acting as an RCMP member. She is a disgrace to the RCMP with a history of assaulting vulnerable people, and she will not stop.害羞草研究所�
B.C. RCMP confirmed the two parties settled but refused to comment stating the details are covered under a confidentiality clause.
While the lawsuit may be settled, Browning may still face criminal repercussions. The RCMP launched an investigation after the footage came to light, the results of which were recently forwarded to the BC Prosecution Service for charge consideration 害羞草研究所� after significant delay.
害羞草研究所淢any individuals who have experienced assault by the RCMP are suffering in silence 害羞草研究所� not only from the trauma, but also the lack of access to justice,害羞草研究所� Wang said, thanking her lawyer.
A weeks-long investigation was launched in July 2020 by local Mounties. However, an external review by the Abbotsford Police Department resulted in a need for further investigation in September. This past April, the Kelowna RCMP concluded its investigation and sent its findings to B.C. Prosecution Service.
Browning is still facing two other lawsuits, filed shortly after Wang came forward, involving two unrelated incidents.
害羞草研究所淚f there is anything to take away from my story, it is to treat each other with kindness and reach out for help if you need it. You are not alone, and you deserve happiness,害羞草研究所� Wang concluded.
Resources for anybody experiencing a mental health crisis are readily available and free of charge. You can find help by calling the Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-833-456-4566 or the BC Crisis Center at 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE).
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