The Royal Canadian  Mounted Police (RCMP) officer who fired a Taser at Vancouver’s airport leading to the death of a Polish immigrant two years ago has moved ahead with a libel lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

According to  a writ of summons filed in British Columbia Supreme Court, the officer is asking for damages from the CBC, claiming the network’s publications and broadcasts defamed him and made it hard for him to work.

The officer  was one of four RCMP who confronted the immigrant at the airport in October of 2007, firing a stun gun at the man. The incident received worldwide attention after an amateur video of the event seemed to contradict the police version of what happened.  The officer at the center of the controversy claims his reputation has taken a major hit, he has suffered from embarrassment and distress, and has been made to suffer public ridicule.   (workersxzcompxzkit)

The CBC  has refused to comment on the lawsuit at this time.

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