Lindsey Izony was 35 when she was arrested in 2019
Lindsey Izony, 35, died on July 20, 2019.
The Fort Ware resident, who was visiting Prince George, was arrested by police responding to a disturbance call. The inquest will be held in Prince George beginning Monday, Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the courthouse. Under Section 18 of the Coroners Act, inquests are mandatory for any deaths that occur while a person was detained by or in the custody of a peace officer.Jurors will then have the opportunity to make recommendations aimed at preventing deaths under similar circumstances.
This is not a criminal proceeding. The jury can't determine legel responsibility or recommend criminal charges or any other legal recourse."Livestreaming allows the public and media to virtually attend an inquest," states a notice from the BC Coroners Service. "The same rules apply as for in-person attendance at an inquest. Reproduction, broadcasting and publishing of inquest proceedings is prohibited, including through social media.
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