Tory’s contact with police chief falls into grey area, Dec. 29
Tory’s discussion with the police chief relating to the Sherman case appears to be quite proper. Tying oneself into knots as former chair Mukerjee’s comments appear to suggest is ridiculous. The original comments by a police source prior to homicide being called in mentioned “murder suicide.” My feeling is that this was inappropriate and premature and I would like to know who made the comment, particularly when other facts have come out and that there was no apparent motive for suicide. For the mayor to relay any comments to the chief as a result of any calls he may have received is in no way interfering with the investigation, is in no way directing the chief and should not be construed as such.
Norman Gardner (former chair of TPSB), Toronto