Toronto, Canada – Joseph Picken of Toronto, Canada, has ignited a firestorm of controversy after being captured on camera assaulting protestors during a demonstration in the city. The protest was held to raise awareness about a harrowing incident that unfolded in December, where a serial killer in Winnipeg reportedly murdered four indigenous women and disposed of their remains in a landfill. The lack of progress in the investigation led to allegations of indifference by the authorities, sparking protests in Toronto over the weekend.
At the demonstration, Joseph Picken verbally abused and threw white paint at some of the protestors, leading to a heated confrontation that was recorded and shared widely on social media platforms. In the footage, Picken can be heard shouting at the protestors, urging them to “go away” and labeling them as “uninvited guests.”
The incident drew swift condemnation from netizens, who identified Picken and lambasted his behavior on social media. A tweet by user @TizzyEnt, which featured the video, garnered significant attention and triggered a chorus of criticism against Picken’s actions.
Hey Toronto, who is he? pic.twitter.com/XUfa4fPZti
— TizzyEnt (@TizzyEnt) August 20, 2023
One Twitter user wrote:
“Racism is exploding in Canada. Politics and social media have somehow made them feel it’s ‘acceptable’ and emboldened. It’s shameful and disgusting.”
Other users also commented under the post:
Social media users were outraged after a man threw paint and attacked protesters in Canada. (Image via Twitter)
Users left infuriated and commented under the post. (Image via Twitter)
Picken’s actions were met with widespread backlash, as he was accused of racism for his aggressive behavior towards the protestors. The incident highlighted the deeply rooted tensions and discrimination faced by indigenous communities in Canada. Commenting on the same Twitter thread, another user remarked, “Some Canadians treat Natives horribly. This is not a new thing sadly… It’s a serious problem that has spanned out 100s of years. I hope they find this man and also the serial killer.”
This guy was emboldened by the RCMP’s own attitude regarding the searching of the landfills. Like having the resources to set up a major crimes unit to investigate some protest graffiti but not a unit to search for the bodies of countless missing persons….. https://t.co/2VAYL7IR4J
— Andrew Blair (@YehNahWhatever) August 20, 2023
The underlying issue that prompted the protests traces back to December 2022, when authorities disclosed that a 35-year-old serial killer had murdered four indigenous women. The frustration mounted when the authorities struggled to locate the victims’ bodies, leaving indigenous communities angered by the perceived lack of urgency in the investigation.
As of now, official statements regarding the incident involving Joseph Picken are yet to be released. It remains unclear whether any actions have been taken against him in response to his assault on the protestors. The incident and the subsequent outrage underscore the ongoing struggle for social justice and the urgent need to address systemic issues affecting marginalized communities.
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Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn
