Toronto cop sentenced to six years in jail launches appeal

A Toronto police officer sentenced to six years for gunning down a  teen on an empty streetcar three years ago is expected to learn today if he'll get bail while he appeals.
   
At his sentencing yesterday, Justice Edward Then said Const. James Forcillo abused his authority in a way that undermines public trust in law enforcement and the justice system.
  
Then said that in letting loose a second volley of shots on 18-year-old Sammy Yatim, Forcillo committed an ``egregious breach of trust'' and his sentence must serve as notice to other police officers.
    
Forcillo's lawyer, Peter Brauti, said an appeal had already been filed on the conviction and sentencing.
    
Both sides were in appeal court on Thursday afternoon as the defence applied for bail pending appeal.
    
The appeal judge, Justice Eileen Gillese, said she would make her decision about bail by this morning.