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RCMP reopen investigation into death of NB inmate from Cape Breton

September 23, 2016

RCMP reopen investigation into death of NB inmate from Cape Breton

RCMP have reopened their investigation into the death of a New Brunswick inmate from Cape Breton after new information came out.  Matthew Hines was pepper sprayed four times after refusing to return to his Dorchester Pen cell last year.  A panel found the use of force was inappropriate, noting the 33-year-old was “under sufficient control of the staff” at the time.  Correctional Service Canada has now fired one staffer and disciplined three others.