A coroner's inquest into the fatal stage collapse at a Radiohead concert nearly seven years ago gets underway today in Toronto. The British band's drum technician, Scott Johnson, was killed when a massive structure crashed down on him on June 16, 2012 — just hours before Radiohead was set to take the stage at Downsview Park. Despite a year-long investigation by the Ontario Ministry of Labour and 13 charges being laid, the courts failed to provide answers. The inquest, which is expected to last three weeks and hear from roughly 25 witnesses, will examine the circumstances surrounding Johnson's death, but will not assign blame. The victim's father, Ken Johnson, and Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke have been highly critical of the judicial process.

Source: CBC News March 25, 2019 10:11 UTC