Samwel Uko
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Jurors make 20 recommendations on last day of public inquiry into Samwel Uko’s deathThe week-long public inquiry into the tragic death of 20-year-old Samwel Uko came to an end Friday afternoon, as jury members presented 20 recommendations to the SHA.CanadaJun 3, 2022
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Jury at inquest into death of Black man calls for diversity training in health care"I knew if they saw Samwel as a human they would come out and reaffirm my belief that this was only because he was Black," said Samwel Uko's uncle Justin Nyee.HealthJun 3, 2022
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Inquest jury begins deliberations in death of Samwel UkoThe jury is not meant to find fault, but is to recommend ways to prevent similar deaths.CanadaJun 3, 2022
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Emotional Day 3 for Samwel Uko family as public inquest continuesMembers of Black in Sask. group joined Samwel Uko's family to rally concerns from the inquest where emotions were heightened with anger, sadness and disappointment.CanadaJun 1, 2022
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Samwel Uko’s parents tell coroner’s inquest they were robbed of a sonIn May 2020, Samwel Uko drowned himself after being removed from a Regina hospital as he was seeking mental help for hearing voices.CanadaJun 1, 2022
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Day 2 of Samwel Uko public inquest hears from 2 witnesses who tried to help himOn the second day of the public inquest for Samwel Uko, jurors heard testimonies from two of Uko's past EAs who had seen his pleas for help on social media the day he died.CrimeMay 31, 2022
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Day 1 of Samwel Uko public inquest hears from 3 witnessesA member of Regina Fire and Protective Services was the first witness to testify on day one of the public inquest for Samwel Uko who died in 2020.CrimeMay 30, 2022
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Family of B.C. man who killed himself after visits to Regina hospital hopes for answers at inquestThe inquest into the death of Samwel Uko, who died just over two years ago, has begun in Regina with six people selected to sit on the jury.CanadaMay 30, 2022
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Family optimistic for recommendations with Samwel Uko inquest set to beginThe inquest into Uko's death begins Monday and will seek recommendations for avoiding similar outcomes by recalling witnesses and evidence from the events leading up to his death.CanadaMay 27, 2022
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Public inquest into the death of Samwel Uko has new dateThe inquest into the death of Samwel Uko, who died by suicide after seeking help at a Regina hospital, has been rescheduled twice. It is now set to begin on May 30.CanadaApr 29, 2022
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