First Nations woman sues Ontario for injuries caused by police

A woman from Mishkeegogamang First Nationis seeking $2 million in damages from Ontario after a 2013 altercation with two Ontario Provincial Police officers in Pickle Lake, Ont., left her with a broken shoulder and ribs.

Bonnie Muckuck, 55,is also suing the provincial police for $2 million. The civil actions were filed separately in Ontario Superior Court, but will proceed together, according to Muckuck's lawyer.

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Muckuckwas found not guilty last June ofassaulting police during the 2013 altercation, in which she was injured.She was also found not guilty of assault on her partner, a complaint that led to her contact with police.

The judge in the assaultcase ruled that the injuries to Muckuck, whom he described as "frail and bird-like", were caused by police at the time of her arrest.

In addition to the damages, Muckuck is seeking a declaration that her charter rights were infringed upon, according tothe statement of claim against Ontario, filed in Superior Court in December.