Accused in Toronto cop's death apologizes, testifies he thought officers were criminals
A man accused of running over a Toronto police officer nearly three years ago recounted through tears the moment he thought his family was being ambushed by criminals during his trial on Thursday.
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A man accused of running over a Toronto police officer nearly three years ago recounted through tears the moment he thought his family was being ambushed by criminals during his trial on Thursday.