UPDATE: Pacey Dumas’s lawyer, Heather Steinke-Attia, has just issued a lengthy statement. Confirms Pacey’s brother Blair died by suicide in the aftermath of the incident. They’re also asking the Justice ADM to direct ASIRT to lay the charge and let the court process play out.

“I would even go so far as to say the prosecution service is involved in a coverup and is exhibiting a bias towards police officers.” - Heather Steinke, Pacey Dumas' lawyer. #Police #PoliceBrutality #PoliceAccountability #transparency #Indigenous globalnews.ca/news/9656179/e…

Indigenous man kicked in the head by Edmonton police officer gives tearful press conference after Crown declines to prosecute. Irene Dumas is holding a picture of her son Blair who was also there when Pacey was kicked in the head. He later died by suicide edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/ind…

This is the justice system in Canada. The officer stood above a 90 lbs 18 yr old firearm in hand w/ the backup of 2 officers & chose irreparable violence. Pacey Dumas was kicked in the head so forcefully a portion of his skull needed to be removed. He deserves justice.

Today Pacey Dumas attended at the courthouse and had an Information sworn for aggravated assault against the officer who kicked him in the head almost killing him. Next he will go before a judge to give evidence and ask that a charge is issued. Step 1 in the pursuit of justice!