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Originally Posted by llwhiteoutll

The cabbie told Global the guy was never charged and he only fixed the physical damage to the cab. He willfully omitted the part where he accepted a few thousand in compensation and that charges WERE laid, but the RCMP didn't move forward because they didn't feel they has enough evidence. The RCMP would have kept him advised throughout the investigation, so he can't claim ignorance on that matter.

The reaction would have been much different if he said the guy offered him compensation and an apology and he accepted. He should have also said he knew that charges were laid but latter dropped.

Global should have done some basic fact checking before the went to print. Even if the cabbie wasn't truthful with Global, they should have checked and printed the whole story. But the whole story wouldn't have sold as many clicks.

As a result of the cabbies deceit and Global's laziness, the guy lost his job and now probably has to lay low for fear of his safety.