Alexander Campbell and Tyler Josling were found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of Frank Harbalis, who died after a bar fight at a Scarborough Jack Astor’s in July 2022. Superior Court Justice Michael Dineen ruled they were "responding to a sudden situation of real peril" and acted as "Good Samaritans" trying to protect others from Harbalis's violent behavior, which included attacking staff. Harbalis's death was attributed to neck compressions, possibly combined with a pre-existing heart condition.
2 men who intervened in Toronto Jack Astor’s bar fight not guilty of manslaughter
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Alexander Campbell and Tyler Josling were found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of Frank Harbalis, who died after a bar fight at a Scarborough Jack Astor’s in July 2022. Superior Court Justice Michael Dineen ruled they were "responding to a sudden situation of real peril" and acted as "Good Samaritans" trying to protect others from Harbalis's violent behavior, which included attacking staff. Harbalis's death was attributed to neck compressions, possibly combined with a pre-existing heart condition.
Trending- 1 July 11, 2022 (nearly three years ago): Altercation occurred at Jack Astor’s; 911 called; Harbalis found unresponsive.
- 2 Two days later: Harbalis died in hospital.
- 3 Trial: Witnesses testified, video surveillance shown.
- 4 Tuesday: Superior Court Justice Michael Dineen delivered "not guilty" verdict.
- Acquittal of the defendants
- Emotional reactions from families
- Closure of a high-profile legal case
What: Alexander Campbell and Tyler Josling were found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of Frank Harbalis.
When: Verdict delivered on Tuesday; incident occurred nearly three years ago, on July 11, 2022.
Where: Jack Astor’s restaurant at Scarborough Town Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
Why: The judge concluded that Campbell and Josling were acting as "Good Samaritans" to protect others from Harbalis's sudden violent attack, and their actions, while potentially a brief misjudgment of force, did not rise to the level of criminal liability, especially given Harbalis's pre-existing heart condition.
How: The trial involved witness testimony and video surveillance. The judge, Superior Court Justice Michael Dineen, delivered a 45-minute judgment, concluding that the defendants were responding to peril and trying to help. Harbalis died due to neck compressions, potentially exacerbated by his heart condition.