Staff Sgt Sues OPP Over Botched Gun Case

A former Ontario Provincial Police Staff Sergeant, once trusted to secure the premier’s safety, is suing his department and union after a botched gun charge case shattered his career. Arrested outside his home in 2020 on accusations of reckless firearm discharge—never proven—he was publicly detained in what he calls a Hollywood-style ordeal. Though acquitted by a judge who called the prosecution “doomed from the beginning” due to untrustworthy testimony and zero evidence, Manca remains suspended and on the police payroll while working as a realtor. Now seeking millions in damages for lost income, legal fees, and trauma, he’s left asking: how did this happen? Both the OPP and union remain silent as the lawsuit heads to court. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7c28c52c74d2e06