Cop Denied Bail in Massive Corruption Scandal

0:00Toronto Police Officer Timothy Barnhart just got denied bail for the second time in a massive corruption probe called Project South. The 56-year-old, with 19 years on the four spaces, charges for selling secret database info that helps set up violent crimes, including an AN. Attempted head on a super jail manager. This investigation has already nabbed seven active cops, one retired officer and over 20 civilians. Barnhart's accused of taking bribes, trafficking drugs, and even peddling stolen police uniforms, all tied to schemes with criminal networks. It's rare for a uniformed officer to get locked up like this, first shot down on February 6th and lower court, then again this week in superior court. Now he's in protective custody, staring down what could be the longest sentence ever for Canadian cop if convicted. The jail manager plot sparked the whole probe, leading cops to uncover officers blocking real police work. Meanwhile, his co-accused Brian DeCosta, a 43-year-old linked to gangs, is fighting to hold onto his $1.5 million bail next month.

1:06With trials looming and more details under wraps from publication vans, Project South keeps shaking of trust in the badge. Canada News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.