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'Put this case in open court': lawyer urges judge to grant judicial review in Pacey Dumas police excessive force case

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Pacey Dumas , 18 , was kicked in the head by Edmonton police officer Ben Todd in 2020 .

Dumas was suspected of having a knife after a neighbour called police about a group of youths.

An eyewitness said Todd delivered a “soccer ball” style kick to Dumas ’s head while he lay face down on the ground.

An Edmonton judge is being asked to decide whether to review a decision not to prosecute Todd .

Alberta Justice lawyer Natasha Sutherland urged the court to dismiss the case.

Kraus reserved his decision for a later date .

If successful, the full judicial review of Dumas ’s case will be heard in June .

Dumas is also pursing a civil lawsuit against Todd and EPS .

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