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Quebec prisons keep cell doors closed in protest after guard was assaulted | CBC News

CBC Montreal
12/3/2024
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Prison guards in Quebec protested against a judge's decision to reduce the prison sentence of a man who violently assaulted a guard. The guards believe the decision sends the wrong message and puts them at risk. The protest took place in front of the Montreal courthouse, where they demanded tougher sentences for assaults on guards and better protection.
Quebec prisons keep cell doors closed in protest after guard was assaulted | CBC News
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