A Toronto cop mistook this man for a suspect. The violent encounter left him with broken ribs and ruptured spleen
- Posted on April 2, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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A Toronto cop mistook this man for a suspect. The violent encounter left him with broken ribs and ruptured spleen

Det. Const. Christopher Merritt pleaded guilty to the 2024 assault and will serve no jail time — a sentence his victim feels is insufficient.