No chance of convicting Labreche, Crown says

In the video, the constable can be seen forcefully shoving Currie into window with enough force to break the glass. Currie said he suffered injuries from the incident.

Labreche argued that he believed Currie was going for his gun, which was why he forced him into the window.

In July, the Office of the Independent Police Review Director agreed with Labreche and ruled he had used reasonable force.

However, the Crown proceeded with an assault charge after a hearing earlier this year.

Now, according to media reports, the Crown has told Currie's lawyer it has little chance of convicting the officer of the charge. It comes down to whether the court accepts Currie's or Labreche's explanation. In his testimony, Currie said he may have touched Labreche's belt.

In a news release, Greater Sudbury Police said the Crown Law Office – Criminal concluded it wouldn't be able to prove the force used by Labreche was not justified under the Criminal Code of Canada. Under the law, police can use force, provided the officer acted on reasonable and probable grounds, and used only as much force as was necessary in the circumstances.

“While we recognize that the general public has not been privy to all the facts, we are confident that a very thorough review of all material was considered," Chief Paul Pedersen said in a news release. "This matter was reviewed by use of force experts, by the Office of the Independent Review Director (OIPRD) and by the criminal court system. We remain confident in our systems of oversight and in the judicial system.”

Although the assault charge won't proceed, Labreche isn't out of hot water. He's facing fraud charges for allegedly making false insurance claims at work.

He's expected to appear in court later this month.