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EPISODE · Apr 26, 2024 · 29 MIN

After the verdict, Umar Zameer reflects

from This Matters · host Toronto Star

Guest: Betsy Powell, courts reporter After the death of police Const. Jeffrey Northrup, the trial of Umar Zameer for first degree murder galvanized attention (and political rage) in the Toronto area. Now that he's been found not guilty, people are left with questions about a prosecution that always seemed to be based on flimsy grounds. Reporter Betsy Powell covered the case for the Star from its beginnings to its conclusion, and spoke one-on-one with Zameer following the verdict. Now on "This Matters," she shares her overview of the case, how the judge had expressed skepticism all along and the rare apology that judge issued to the defendant. We also share Zameer's own reflections on the trial from Powell's interview. What would you like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.

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