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🚨UPDATE: Over the last 3 days at Detective Helen Grus’ penalty hearing in Ottawa, the prosecution pushed for a 24-month demotion that could reportedly cost Grus tens of thousands of dollars in lost income and overtime... all because she asked questions about a significant rise in infant deaths. Chris Renwick is the adjudicator overseeing the penalty phase of the case. During testimony, Grus said she was motivated by concerns for public safety after noticing what she described as a significant increase in infant deaths during the 'COVID' era. Asked by defence lawyer Bath-Sheba Van Den Berg what her intention was at the time, Grus replied: “To save lives.” The hearing also focused heavily on whether questions surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, infant deaths, and public health concerns should even be considered relevant during the penalty phase. Prosecutor Jessica Barrow repeatedly argued that broader debates over vaccine safety and efficacy had no bearing on determining punishment. Grus testified that officers were discouraged from asking certain questions during the 'pandemic' and maintained that her actions came from a sense of duty as a police officer. She described policing as “the greatest gift” of her life and said her approach to investigations has always been grounded in integrity, compassion, and thoroughness. According to evidence referenced during the hearing, Grus served with the Ottawa Police Service for more than two decades and consistently received positive performance reviews and commendations throughout her career. The tribunal also heard that Grus has already suffered major financial consequences from the disciplinary process, including lost income, suspension-related losses, and substantial legal expenses. One of the more explosive moments came when Van Den Berg criticized the prosecution’s reliance on prior disciplinary cases involving Ottawa police officers engaged in sexual activity while on duty, questioning how those incidents could reasonably be used as precedents in the case against Detective Helen Grus. NOTE: The hearing ultimately went longer than expected and was not completed on May 21st. The prosecution still has to respond to the defence submissions before the matter concludes. Proceedings were adjourned and will continue virtually on June 18th, where the remaining submissions are expected to be heard before adjudicator Chris Renwick renders a decision on penalty. To support Helen, please visit: https://www.givesendgo.com/helengrus