An Ottawa doctor has identified herself as the target of alleged harassment and intimidation that resulted in police charging a man under a new law meant to shield health-care workers from intimidation.
But she said it was two phone messages left following a TV interview in early September that led to the charges.
Police declined to share the name of the victim, but Kaplan-Myrth said it was her, adding she's been in contact with the service throughout the process and they informed her Thursday morning about their intention to issue a press release. She has also posted about the charges on social media.In one, the caller describes Kaplan-Myrth as "unhinged" and twice refers to her using a racial slur aimed at Jewish people.
It only came into force in January of this year, according to criminal defence lawyer Michelle Johal, who said she wasn't able to find any reported decisions interpreting the charge. Two people were charged with intimidation of a health service worker following a protest outside the home of the Peterborough area's medical officer of health. However, court staff told CBC those charges have since been withdrawn.
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