Nearly three years ago, around 200 inmates at Maplehurst Correctional Facility in Milton, Ontario went through strip searches, being restrained with zip ties, and being exposed to pepper spray during a violent episode that stretched over a day. Since then, several sentences have been revised or dismissed, including a 2022 first-degree murder case.
The provincial ombudsman has initiated a probe to uncover the full details of the incident and the alleged deceit by prison authorities.
In a conversation with investigative reporter Brendan Kennedy from the Toronto Star, host Maria Kestane delves into the conditions at Maplehurst that could have sparked the incident and the noticeable silence from the Ford government.