Part V: There are no witness statements from any correctional officers involved in Soleiman's case that have been made public. And that comes as no surprise to former correctional officer Iosko Assenov. Since leaving his profession as a guard, he has become a whistleblower speaking out against racism, harassment and 'the code of silence' in Ontario's prisons. Yusuf Zine walks through Soleiman's death with Iosko to try to make sense of what we know so far.

News clips courtesy CBC News, The Evan Solomon Show and Global News

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Part V: There are no witness statements from any correctional officers involved in Soleiman's case that have been made public. And that comes as no surprise to former correctional officer Iosko Assenov. Since leaving his profession as a guard, he has become a whistleblower speaking out against racism, harassment and 'the code of silence' in Ontario's prisons. Yusuf Zine walks through Soleiman's death with Iosko to try to make sense of what we know so far.
News clips courtesy CBC News, The Evan Solomon Show and Global News
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On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri was found dead in his cell after an altercation with a group of correctional officers. After suffering a schizophrenic episode, the 30-year-old was awaiting a pre-trial mental health assessment at a Lindsay Ontario jail. He was pepper sprayed, shackled, and wore a spit hood. But there was no footage of what went on inside his segregation cell that day. “Unascertained” pieces together the timeline of Soleiman’s death and what really happened when guards entered the room. It’s a story of a family’s loss, mental health failures in the prison system, and a search for justice. A six-part series from TVO Podcasts. Hosted by Yusuf Zine. 

On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri was found dead in his cell after an altercation with a group of correctional officers. After suffering a schizophrenic episode, the 30-year-old was awaiting a pre-trial mental health assessment at a Lindsay Ontario jail. He was pepper sprayed, shackled, and wore a spit hood. But there was no footage of what went on inside his segregation cell that day. &ldquo;Unascertained&rdquo; pieces together the timeline of Soleiman&rsquo;s death and what really happened when guards entered the room. It&rsquo;s a story of a family&rsquo;s loss, mental health failures in the prison system, and a search for justice. A six-part series from TVO Podcasts. Hosted by Yusuf Zine.&nbsp;

A story of a family’s loss, mental health failures in Ontario’s prison system, and a search for justice. A six-part series from TVO Podcasts. Hosted by Yusuf Zine.

Unascertained

On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri was found dead in his cell after an altercation with a group of correctional officers. After suffering a schizophrenic episode, the 30-year-old was awaiting a mental health assessment at a Lindsay Ontario jail. He was pepper sprayed, shackled, and wearing a spit hood. But there was no footage of what went on inside his segregation cell that day. “Unascertained” pieces together the timeline of Soleiman’s death and what really happened when guards entered the room. It’s a story of a family’s loss, mental health failures in the prison system, and a search for justice. A six-part series from TVO Podcasts. Hosted by Yusuf Zine.

On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri was found dead in his cell after an altercation with a group of correctional officers. After suffering a schizophrenic episode, the 30-year-old was awaiting a mental health assessment at a Lindsay Ontario jail. He was pepper sprayed, shackled, and wearing a spit hood. But there was no footage of what went on inside his segregation cell that day. &ldquo;Unascertained&rdquo; pieces together the timeline of Soleiman&rsquo;s death and what really happened when guards entered the room. It&rsquo;s a story of a family&rsquo;s loss, mental health failures in the prison system, and a search for justice. A six-part series from TVO Podcasts. Hosted by Yusuf Zine.

The Code of Silence

How did the coroner’s inquest decide that Soleiman Faqiri’s death was a homicide? Host Yusuf Zine and co-producer Kevin Young examine key pieces of evidence from the long-awaited inquest, including new testimonies, emails, and never before seen footage of the final moments of Soleiman’s life. Yusuf and Kevin unpack what the jury took into consideration to rule Soleiman’s death as a “homicide”, answering questions that the Faqiri family have been after for seven years.

Clips:

This did not need to take so long,’ says Soleiman Faqiri’s brother on new report by Ontario’s top pathologist - Global News/Corus Entertainment Inc./globalnews.ca

‘A walk down a hallway turned violent’: Inquest into Soleiman Faqiri’s death begins - Global News/Corus Entertainment Inc./globalnews.ca

‘Jury rules Soleiman Faqiri's death in Lindsay jail was homicide’ - City News/Rogers Media/youtube.com

MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam: Soleiman Faqiri's Death Must Be Re-Investigated - Kristyn Wong-Tam/Legislative Assembly of Ontario/youtube.com

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How did the coroner’s inquest decide that Soleiman Faqiri’s death was a homicide? Host Yusuf Zine and co-producer Kevin Young examine key pieces of evidence from the long-awaited inquest, including new testimonies, emails, and never before seen footage of the final moments of Soleiman’s life. Yusuf and Kevin unpack what the jury took into consideration to rule Soleiman’s death as a “homicide”, answering questions that the Faqiri family have been after for seven years.
Clips:
This did not need to take so long,’ says Soleiman Faqiri’s brother on new report by Ontario’s top pathologist - Global News/Corus Entertainment Inc./globalnews.ca
‘A walk down a hallway turned violent’: Inquest into Soleiman Faqiri’s death begins - Global News/Corus Entertainment Inc./globalnews.ca
‘Jury rules Soleiman Faqiri's death in Lindsay jail was homicide’ - City News/Rogers Media/youtube.com
MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam: Soleiman Faqiri's Death Must Be Re-Investigated - Kristyn Wong-Tam/Legislative Assembly of Ontario/youtube.com
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Unascertained Bonus Episode: The Verdict

In this bonus update episode, the OPP concludes their second investigation into Soleiman's death. Yusuf Faqiri and Nader Hasan give their reactions to the news. Plus, what has the state of corrections been like during this last year - and where is everyone now?

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In this bonus update episode, the OPP concludes their second investigation into Soleiman's death. Yusuf Faqiri and Nader Hasan give their reactions to the news. Plus, what has the state of corrections been like during this last year - and where is everyone now?
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Unascertained Bonus Episode: Case Closed

Part VIII: In the final chapter, two people at the heart of Soleiman's case who have never spoken publicly provide new details. And, after years, an updated post-mortem report reveals shocking answers to the question: how did Soleiman Faqiri die?

Through our variety of podcast programming, TVO is committed to helping the people of Ontario better understand our world. If you believe in TVO’s journalism and have been enjoying our podcast offering, consider making a donation at http://tvo.org/give

Part VIII: In the final chapter, two people at the heart of Soleiman's case who have never spoken publicly provide new details. And, after years, an updated post-mortem report reveals shocking answers to the question: how did Soleiman Faqiri die?
Through our variety of podcast programming, TVO is committed to helping the people of Ontario better understand our world. If you believe in TVO’s journalism and have been enjoying our podcast offering, consider making a donation at <a href="http://tvo.org/give">http://tvo.org/give</a>

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