Woman fined for not holding on to handrail!!!

Laval police say they handcuffed a woman for not holding an escalator handrail because she refused to heed their warnings. The incident -- and the resulting fine -- has sparked criticism of the officers for being too aggressive.

The officers defended their actions on Saturday, saying they warned 38-year-old Bela Kosoian repeatedly to grab the handrail inside a Laval subway station, but instead she allegedly shouted at them. More...

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