Veteran activist John Minto gets $10,000 from police after unlawful arrest (opens original article in a new tab)

Police paid $10,000 to veteran activist John Minto after an unlawful arrest and excessive force during a 2024 pro-Palestinian protest, following findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority. Minto plans to donate the money to his group and push for legal changes, while police maintained their position despite the authority's conclusions.

• Police paid $10,000 to John Minto after his unlawful arrest at a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024
• IPCA found officer used excessive force and unlawful arrest, but police did not accept responsibility
• Minto plans to donate the money to PSNA and seek legal changes for IPCA findings to be binding
• IPCA noted inconsistencies between officer's account and video evidence, but did not charge officer with assault