Toronto officer James Forcillo's bail extended days before he was to turn himself in

Const. James Forcillo, the Toronto Police officer convicted inthe 2013 shooting death of Sammy Yatim, has been granted a bail extension.

Forcillowas convicted of attempted murder and was found not guilty of second-degree murder.

Forcillo had been due to surrender to police on Oct. 1, a day before an appeal hearing on his conviction is scheduled to begin.

• Forcillo appeal set for October 20 months after his conviction for attempted murder

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Lawyers representing the suspended officer are attempting to introducefresh evidence, including testimony from additionalexperts.

Court documents about the appeal also reveal that Forcillo and his wife Irina divorced in July, although she is still listed as a surety underhis bail conditions.

Forcillo will now be out on bail until April 2, 2018, or until the new evidence his lawyers say they have is introduced as part of the appeal process, whichever comes first.