Video of an incident at the University of Toronto that led to a pro-Palestinian protester being charged with assault casts new light on the encounter and, according to the man’s lawyer, raises questions about the charges laid against him.
Hersham Aly, 36, was charged after another man tried last month to force his way past metal fencing erected around a protest camp on the grounds of the University of Toronto.
Video shows a man attempting to force open the gate of the encampment, which is being guarded by Hesham Aly.
Video shows Hesham Aly, wearing a black medical mask, pushing a man backwards.
Video shows two other individuals rushing forward in reaction to a scuffle between Hesham Aly, wearing a black medical mask, and a man seeking access to the campus field. One is a woman, who places herself between the two men. The other is a young man carrying an empty glass liquor bottle.
Video shows Hesham Aly, wearing a black medical mask grabbing the man with the bottle and pushing him away from the alleged victim.
Video shows an unidentified individual gesturing at the alleged victim while shouting angrily at the man.
Video of an encounter at the University of Toronto pro-Palestinian encampment that resulted in an assault charge shows a father and son seeking access to the campus field which is occupied by protesters. Hesham Aly, wearing a black medical mask, is guarding the entry to the encampment.
Video shows Hesham Aly, wearing a black medical mask, taking photographs of a man who tried to force his way through the encampment fence to get access to a campus football field being occupied by protesters.