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Crown withdraws charges against Pro-Palestinian protester accused of assaulting Toronto officer

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Adam Melanson was accused of assaulting a peace officer and obstructing a police officer.

Video surfaced showing officers pinning Melanson to the ground, with one officer pushing his knee into Melanson ’s neck area.

Melanson says he was trying to defend his wife when the incident occurred.

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