Toronto jail official targeted in alleged murder plot denies planting weapon in cell

A senior corrections officer in Toronto who was allegedly targeted in a murder plot linked to the Project South investigation has denied claims that he planted a weapon in an inmate's cell. During a hearing for the inmate's Charter breach application, the officer described the proceedings as another attempt to victimize him. The case highlights the ongoing tensions and legal battles within the prison system, raising questions about the integrity of the investigation and the treatment of officials caught in such high-stakes situations.