Majority
agree Forcillo received fair trial
Very few disagree
TORONTO January
20th - In
a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll™ among 546 Toronto adults,
the majority believe Constable James Forcillo has received a fair trial in the
shooting death of Sammy Yatim (57%). Just one seventh disagree (15%), and this
is common among boomers (55 to 64 - 22%), Doug Ford voters (21%), those who
trust the police (21%), and among those who disapprove of charging Forcillo
with murder (43%).
“It is among Forcillo’s supporters that the belief he hasn’t
received a fair trial is strongest, and also among those who trust police in
general. There is a culture of loyalty at work here among those who uphold the
law and those who support them,” said Forum Research President, Dr. Lorne
Bozinoff.
Lorne Bozinoff, Ph.D. is the president and founder of Forum
Research. He can be reached at lbozinoff@forumresearch.com or at (416)
960-9603.
