A Canadian-Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, is set to appear in court following her arrest by Toronto Police for allegedly making hate-motivated threats against members of the Nigerian community.
Sonnberger has been charged with uttering threats and will face a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice.
The case is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offense, with the Toronto Police Hate Crime Unit actively involved in the investigation.
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In a statement titled “Suspected Hate-Motivated Threatening Investigation, Woman Arrested,” the Toronto Police Service confirmed the arrest and provided details of the ongoing case.
Sonnberger was taken into custody on September 1, 2024, and has been charged with uttering threats. She is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice, located at 2201 Finch Avenue West.
Hate-motivated crimes The Toronto Police statement also noted that hate-motivated crimes may involve consultation with the Crown, and if convicted, hate is considered an aggravating factor in sentencing.
It added that charges related to hate speech, such as promoting hatred or advocating genocide, require the Attorney General’s consent and are often delayed.