Two special constables will not face a jail sentence for their role in the death of a man in a cell at Halifax Regional Police headquarters in 2016. Coady gave the two special constables a suspended sentence, with three years probation and 200 hours of community service. "The evidence indicates that Mr. Rogers's death resulted in the development of policies around the use of spit hoods," Coady said. Joel Pink, right, speaks to the media following the sentencing hearing of his client, special constable Cheryl Gardner. If there are other alternatives, they should apply that rather than putting a person in jail," said Pink outside court.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2020 19:30 UTC