VANCOUVER — An Ohio court decision ordering a state coroner to remove all reference to Tasers from autopsy results is an "appalling interference," says British Columbia's chief medical officer.
The top medical examiner in the U.S. called the court ruling last week "dangerously close to intimidation."
While the chief coroner of B.C. declined comment, the province's chief medical officer was blunt.
"I think this is appalling interference in transparency, in trying to find out what actually is going on," said Dr. Perry Kendall.
He could not recall similar legal cases involving Taser in Canada, but Kendall said he hoped the Ohio ruling is appealed.
"I doubt that it will stand. At least I hope it wouldn't stand."
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