Tom Engel
@tomengel7.bsky.social
Lawyer (criminal defence, civil rights), Past President Canadian Prison Law Association, Chair Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association's Policing Committee, North River Ranger, Lead Vocals UC Law Gastroelectric Kazoo Band
This exposes the government lies. Clearly murder by multiple ICE officers.
#ICE #Pretti #murder
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#ICE #Pretti #murder
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CNN video analysis sheds new light on killing of Alex Pretti | CNN
CNN analyzed cellphone footage of immigration officers fatally shooting Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Taken together, they appear at odds with the Department of Homeland Security’s claims about the kill...
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January 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
This exposes the government lies. Clearly murder by multiple ICE officers.
#ICE #Pretti #murder
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#ICE #Pretti #murder
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Moncur said that for someone who has never experienced the harrowing realities of frontline combat, “the pain Trump has caused, & is causing, is immeasurable & it is shameful.
To see how American treat their friends now – who needs enemies?”
#bonespurs #Trump
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To see how American treat their friends now – who needs enemies?”
#bonespurs #Trump
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‘If you haven’t served, respect those who have’: Nato soldiers on Trump’s slurs
For those who fought alongside US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, president’s remarks have cut deep
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Moncur said that for someone who has never experienced the harrowing realities of frontline combat, “the pain Trump has caused, & is causing, is immeasurable & it is shameful.
To see how American treat their friends now – who needs enemies?”
#bonespurs #Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
To see how American treat their friends now – who needs enemies?”
#bonespurs #Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
"Driechel denied a culture of sexual harassment, harassment & abuse said EPS takes complaints seriously & has mechanisms to report problems."
False.
Driechel knows the culture exists & that the primary mechanism is sweeping it under the carpet.
#Police
edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/01/22/c...
False.
Driechel knows the culture exists & that the primary mechanism is sweeping it under the carpet.
#Police
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Sexual assault, harassment allegations against Edmonton police officers
Serious allegations of misconduct have surfaced about the workplace culture at the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) impacting civilian employees. CityNews has obtained three letters from a former CSU 52 ...
edmonton.citynews.ca
January 23, 2026 at 4:59 PM
"Driechel denied a culture of sexual harassment, harassment & abuse said EPS takes complaints seriously & has mechanisms to report problems."
False.
Driechel knows the culture exists & that the primary mechanism is sweeping it under the carpet.
#Police
edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/01/22/c...
False.
Driechel knows the culture exists & that the primary mechanism is sweeping it under the carpet.
#Police
edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/01/22/c...
"Bovino has held the case up as an example of the increasing dangers faced by federal agents."
#ICE
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#ICE
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Jury finds Chicago man not guilty of circulating $10K bounty on life of top Border Patrol leader Bovino
Jurors deliberated less than 4 hours before returning the favorable verdict for 37-year-old Juan Espinoza Martinez.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM
"Bovino has held the case up as an example of the increasing dangers faced by federal agents."
#ICE
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#ICE
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"Former Manitoba cop charged with theft, breach of trust, RCMP say - Winnipeg".
Theft by cops from detainees & in searches of their property is not rare at all. They rely on 'who will be believed, a bad guy or a cop?'
#Police
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Theft by cops from detainees & in searches of their property is not rare at all. They rely on 'who will be believed, a bad guy or a cop?'
#Police
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Former Manitoba cop charged with theft, breach of trust, RCMP say - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
A former Manitoba RCMP officer is facing theft and breach of trust charges in connection with a public complaint from last November.
globalnews.ca
January 23, 2026 at 12:03 AM
"Former Manitoba cop charged with theft, breach of trust, RCMP say - Winnipeg".
Theft by cops from detainees & in searches of their property is not rare at all. They rely on 'who will be believed, a bad guy or a cop?'
#Police
globalnews.ca/news/1146340...
Theft by cops from detainees & in searches of their property is not rare at all. They rely on 'who will be believed, a bad guy or a cop?'
#Police
globalnews.ca/news/1146340...
Carney said Canada has concerns about the “governance and the decision-making process” of the board’s structure as set out by the U.S
Because it's a sad joke e.g. Trump is chairman for life, with veto power.
#cdnpolitics #BoardOfPeace
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Because it's a sad joke e.g. Trump is chairman for life, with veto power.
#cdnpolitics #BoardOfPeace
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Canada absent from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ founding membership - National | Globalnews.ca
Mark Carney’s office said Canada had agreed 'in principle' to join board overseeing the 'redevelopment' of Gaza, but has yet to formally sign on.
globalnews.ca
January 22, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Carney said Canada has concerns about the “governance and the decision-making process” of the board’s structure as set out by the U.S
Because it's a sad joke e.g. Trump is chairman for life, with veto power.
#cdnpolitics #BoardOfPeace
globalnews.ca/news/1162455...
Because it's a sad joke e.g. Trump is chairman for life, with veto power.
#cdnpolitics #BoardOfPeace
globalnews.ca/news/1162455...
“We do not want an authoritarian government”
“I think all you have to do is look a little ways south to see what happens when you get an authoritarian government that does not think it is bound by the normal rules that a democracy operates by.”
#abpoli #cdnpoli
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“I think all you have to do is look a little ways south to see what happens when you get an authoritarian government that does not think it is bound by the normal rules that a democracy operates by.”
#abpoli #cdnpoli
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Former Alberta justice ministers criticize government for ‘unacceptable’ conduct
Two former Progressive Conservative justice ministers and nearly 30 other lawyers are denouncing Alberta’s government for what they say are self-serving legal manoeuvres and “unacceptable” attacks on ...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Emails were sent last week to persons inviting them to join a "Christian prayer & worship service" in the Pentagon auditorium. The correspondence was sent from Pete Hegseth's office, labeled the "Department of War."
In the name of Jesus!
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In the name of Jesus!
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Defense Contractors Report Invite to Pentagon's Christian Prayer Service
A civil rights organization said it received calls from multiple defense contractors perplexed by a religious invitation to the Pentagon.
www.military.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Emails were sent last week to persons inviting them to join a "Christian prayer & worship service" in the Pentagon auditorium. The correspondence was sent from Pete Hegseth's office, labeled the "Department of War."
In the name of Jesus!
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
In the name of Jesus!
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
"Best police oversight model in Canada, or simply performative? As Alberta’s Police Review Commission launches, advocates see Crown prosecutors, not structure, as the weak link."
#Police #PoliceAccountablity
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#Police #PoliceAccountablity
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Alberta police watchdog launches, but Crown prosecutors remain weak link - Edmonton Edge
Best police oversight model in Canada, or simply performative? As Alberta's Police Review Commission launches, advocates see Crown prosecutors, not structure, as the weak link.
edmontonedge.ca
January 21, 2026 at 9:33 PM
"Best police oversight model in Canada, or simply performative? As Alberta’s Police Review Commission launches, advocates see Crown prosecutors, not structure, as the weak link."
#Police #PoliceAccountablity
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#Police #PoliceAccountablity
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"Trump says he’s formed a ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland."
In the last few hours, someone must have finally convinced this moron the 1951 treaty gave him all he needed. That is all. Nothing new.
#TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #Trump #Greenland
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In the last few hours, someone must have finally convinced this moron the 1951 treaty gave him all he needed. That is all. Nothing new.
#TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #Trump #Greenland
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Live updates: Trump’s Davos speech renews demand for Greenland, but says he ‘won’t use force’ | CNN Politics
US President Donald Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as tensions rise with European leaders over his push to acquire Greenland. Follow for live news updates.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:53 PM
"Trump says he’s formed a ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland."
In the last few hours, someone must have finally convinced this moron the 1951 treaty gave him all he needed. That is all. Nothing new.
#TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #Trump #Greenland
www.cnn.com/webview/poli...
In the last few hours, someone must have finally convinced this moron the 1951 treaty gave him all he needed. That is all. Nothing new.
#TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #Trump #Greenland
www.cnn.com/webview/poli...
No one should be surprised by Trump's and his underlings' fascist actions.
#Trump #Hitler #Fascism #ICE
#Minnesota #Minneapolis #Venezuela
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#Trump #Hitler #Fascism #ICE
#Minnesota #Minneapolis #Venezuela
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Trump said Hitler 'did some good things' and wanted generals like the Nazis, former chief of staff Kelly claims
John Kelly's new warnings came just two weeks before Election Day, as former President Donald Trump seeks a second term vowing to dramatically expand his use of the military at home and suggesting he ...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:32 PM
No one should be surprised by Trump's and his underlings' fascist actions.
#Trump #Hitler #Fascism #ICE
#Minnesota #Minneapolis #Venezuela
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#Trump #Hitler #Fascism #ICE
#Minnesota #Minneapolis #Venezuela
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Cruel and unusual treatment of BC provincial prisoners.
#Prison #HumanRights
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#Prison #HumanRights
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B.C. gov't settles prison solitary confinement lawsuit for $60 million | CBC News
The lawsuit alleged "systemic mistreatment" of inmates, including torture in some cases, when they were placed in solitary confinement. The B.C. Supreme Court approved the settlement in October and th...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Cruel and unusual treatment of BC provincial prisoners.
#Prison #HumanRights
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#Prison #HumanRights
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Toronto police officer charged in theft of government IDs, bank cards www.castanet.net/news/Canada/...
Toronto police officer charged in theft of government IDs, bank cards
A police officer in Toronto has been arrested after property that was delivered to police was taken instead of logged.
www.castanet.net
January 20, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Toronto police officer charged in theft of government IDs, bank cards www.castanet.net/news/Canada/...
A powerful statement by Camrose Lawyers on the attacks on democracy by the UCP government.
#abpoli #RuleOfLaw #Democracy
#abpoli #RuleOfLaw #Democracy
January 20, 2026 at 9:14 PM
A powerful statement by Camrose Lawyers on the attacks on democracy by the UCP government.
#abpoli #RuleOfLaw #Democracy
#abpoli #RuleOfLaw #Democracy
A frightening reminder of the danger of wrongful convictions.
For the "tough on bail" politicians & police - "Benn had been in custody for more than 5 years since his Sept. 6, 2020 arrest." What say you, Pierre Poilievre, Danielle Smith, Doug Ford?
#CriminalJustice
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For the "tough on bail" politicians & police - "Benn had been in custody for more than 5 years since his Sept. 6, 2020 arrest." What say you, Pierre Poilievre, Danielle Smith, Doug Ford?
#CriminalJustice
calgarysun.com/news/crime/a...
Alberta Court of Appeal overturns double-murder convictions of Calgary man in fatal shooting
Alberta's top court on Monday overturned the double-murder convictions of Gerald Benn, entering acquittals on his behalf.
calgarysun.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:19 PM
A frightening reminder of the danger of wrongful convictions.
For the "tough on bail" politicians & police - "Benn had been in custody for more than 5 years since his Sept. 6, 2020 arrest." What say you, Pierre Poilievre, Danielle Smith, Doug Ford?
#CriminalJustice
calgarysun.com/news/crime/a...
For the "tough on bail" politicians & police - "Benn had been in custody for more than 5 years since his Sept. 6, 2020 arrest." What say you, Pierre Poilievre, Danielle Smith, Doug Ford?
#CriminalJustice
calgarysun.com/news/crime/a...
"Canada has what the world wants. We are an energy superpower. We have the most educated population in the world. We have capital, talent & a govt with immense fiscal capacity to act decisively. We have values to which many others aspire."
Excellent speech.
#cdnpoli
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Excellent speech.
#cdnpoli
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'The old order is not coming back,' Carney says in provocative speech at Davos | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a frank assessment of how he views the world in a provocative speech in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, where he said the longstanding U.S.-led, rules-based intern...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:43 PM
"Canada has what the world wants. We are an energy superpower. We have the most educated population in the world. We have capital, talent & a govt with immense fiscal capacity to act decisively. We have values to which many others aspire."
Excellent speech.
#cdnpoli
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Excellent speech.
#cdnpoli
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