Trial begins today for alleged assault of non-binary firefighter, attempt to silence them

A criminal trial over the alleged assault of a rookie non-binary firefighter two years ago — and an alleged attempt by their supervisor to silence them — is set to begin today before a judge alone in the Ontario Court of Justice.

Trial begins today for alleged assault of non-binary firefighter, attempt to silence them
A close up shot of the Ottawa Fire Service logo on a firetruck.

A criminal trial over the alleged assault of a rookie non-binary firefighter two years ago — and an alleged attempt by their supervisor to silence them — is set to begin today before a judge alone in the Ontario Court of Justice.