Montreal demonstrators denounce police violence amid misconduct allegations

By Charlotte Glorieux Several dozen demonstrators gathered in downtown Montreal on Saturday to denounce police violence, a day after allegations of misconduct involving two city police officers came to light. The rally at Phillips Square was originally organized in solidarity with student protesters in France, but the latest allegations against Montreal police brought concerns about police violence closer to home, with speakers condemning the treatment of marginalized communities and criticizing government austerity measures.