# Twenty Years of Police Accountability

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-06-21T16:09:17+00:00
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## Resource

In Montreal North, activists and lawyers gathered to confront fresh allegations of racist police behavior, echoing decades of tension sparked by the 2008 killing of 18-year-old Fredy Villanueva. Just days after a patrol unit was disbanded over discrimination claims, community leaders and legal advocates stressed that racial profiling and accountability remain urgent issues. Co-founder of Hoodstock, Will Prosper, highlighted years of systemic frustration fueling the protests after Villanueva’s death. Police moved 14 officers and suspended two others, with cases now in prosecutors’ hands. Reports of officers allegedly cutting hair from racialized individuals as “trophies” were acknowledged by police leadership. Lawyers at Saint-Michel Legal Clinic report rising cases of youth seeking help after unfair police encounters, questioning whether such treatment is normal. Community organizers hope this moment becomes a turning point — declaring that racially motivated policing is no longer acceptable. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3ece7d01db2b784d

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