Montreal man accused of uttering threats and inciting hatred
MONTREAL — A Montreal man was charged Wednesday with uttering threats online and inciting hatred as authorities said they were dealing with more hate-related complaints since Sunday’s mass killing at a mosque.
Antonio Padula, 45, was arraigned after being arrested Tuesday night at his residence in Kirkland, a suburb on Montreal’s west island.
The Crown opposed his release and he will return to court Thursday for a bail hearing.
Padula’s arrest came just days after a gunman killed six men and wounded several others as they attended prayer at a Quebec City mosque.