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Montreal Man Sues Police Over Israeli Flag Arrest, Citing Excessive Force
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Daniel Bercovici is suing the Montreal police for $86,301 after his arrest at a cycling race while holding an Israeli flag. He alleges excessive force and a fabricated account by officers, claiming the criminal charge against him was dropped due to video evidence contradicting their report. The lawsuit details physical and psychological harm, and comes amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in Montreal.
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- Daniel Bercovici is suing Montreal police for $86,301 after an arrest at a cycling race.
- Bercovici alleges excessive force and a false account by officers during his arrest.
- He was holding an Israeli flag when confronted by police near a protest.
- A criminal charge of obstructing a peace officer was withdrawn due to video evidence.
- The lawsuit claims Bercovici suffered physical and psychological harm.
- The suit follows a reported increase in antisemitic incidents in Montreal.
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