Adam Melanson, the Toronto man previously charged with assault and obstruction at a pro-Palestinian protest, asserts he did not resist arrest, claiming excessive police force was used against him.
Melanson described how he intervened when a police officer knocked down his wife during the protest, stating, "Although I did not resist arrest in any way, multiple officers used force against me."
He emphasized his belief in the right to protest, stating, "My wife and I did nothing wrong. People have a right to protest and a right to stand in solidarity with Palestine."
Despite police claims that the allegations were unfounded, Melanson's experience illustrates a larger discourse about the rights of individuals during protests and the use of police force.
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