Family files human rights complaint after authorities strip Yukon prisoner before video appearance

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The family of a Yukon prisoner who appeared naked and shackled during a court hearing by video conference has filed a human rights complaint.

During a video hearing in January, three guards in riot gear held Michael Nehass to the floor of a cell in Whitehorse. He was naked.

APTN’s Shirley McLean has this story.

 

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