> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thecanadareport.ca/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Vancouver Police Misconduct Hearing Jeopardized by Obscenity Incident - URL: https://www.thecanadareport.ca/vancouver-police-hearing-obscenity/ - Published: 2026-01-27T17:20:02.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-19T17:03:28.000Z - Description: Vancouver police misconduct hearing delayed by hot mic obscenity, risking a 6-12 month adjournment. Gray family seeks accountability. - Author: Steve Cogbill - Tags: Daily News, British Columbia > Based on coverage from CBC, CP24, CHEK News, and Winnipeg Free Press. The public hearing into the 2015 death of Myles Gray, involving alleged misconduct by seven Vancouver Police Department officers, faces potential delays due to an obscenity caught on a hot mic. The hearing, already a decade in the making, is crucial for the Gray family seeking accountability. ## Obscenity Caught on Hot Mic During a session last week, a microphone picked up a vulgar remark, "stupid c--t," as lawyers discussed police radio broadcasts. The comment, allegedly made by public hearing counsel Brad Hickford, has led to his resignation. Hickford, through his lawyer Richard Neary, expressed regret, stating he did not recall making the remark but acknowledged it was possible. The Law Society of B.C. is investigating the incident. ## Impact on the Hearing's Progress Adjudicator Elizabeth Arnold-Bailey emphasized the importance of continuing the hearing without further delay. She noted that the hearing, one of the largest of its kind, could face a six to 12-month adjournment if postponed. Arnold-Bailey expressed doubt about the identity of the person who made the comment and urged the proceedings to continue, highlighting the significance of the task at hand over the obscenity. [Related: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Ends NDAs in Sexual Misconduct Cases After Backlash](https://www.thecanadareport.ca/vancouver-symphony-nda-policy/) ## Gray Family's Call for Accountability The Gray family, listening from their home on the Sunshine Coast, expressed their desire for the hearing to proceed without delay. Their lawyer, Ian Donaldson, argued that the public interest in uncovering the truth about Gray's death should take precedence over the incident. He noted that further delays would only add to the family's pain, as they have already endured a decade-long wait for justice. ## Lawyers' Reactions and Next Steps Lawyers for the Vancouver police officers requested time to consult with their clients about Hickford's potential return. Meanwhile, Neary stated that Hickford is prepared to resume his role if invited back. Arnold-Bailey adjourned the hearing until Tuesday to allow for these discussions. The hearing's continuation is vital, as it aims to address the circumstances surrounding Gray's death, which a 2023 coroner's inquest concluded was a homicide. ## Technical Difficulties and Hearing Resumption The hearing resumed with fewer microphones in the room to prevent further technical issues. Despite another minor interruption from the video conference system, Arnold-Bailey remained focused on the hearing's objectives. She reiterated the need for civility among participants and stressed the importance of moving forward with the investigation. The hearing's outcome remains uncertain, but the focus on uncovering the truth about Myles Gray's death continues to drive the proceedings. The Gray family and their supporters hope for a resolution that brings accountability and closure after years of waiting. [Recommended: Nature Hidden Gems in British Columbia: Secret Wilderness Spots Every Explorer Should Discover](https://www.thecanadareport.ca/hidden-natural-gems-british-columbia/) **Support Independent Canadian News Analysis** The Canada Report is supported by readers like you. If this article helped you understand what’s happening, you can support our work with a one-time tip. [Support The Canada Report](https://www.thecanadareport.ca/#/portal/support) --- [*Source 1*](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/opcc-public-hearing-vpd-myles-gray-in-jeopardy-hot-mic-obscenity-9.7061833?ref=thecanadareport.ca) *|* [*Source 2*](https://www.cp24.com/news/canada/2026/01/26/myles-gray-public-hearing-adjourned-as-counsel-resigns-over-obscene-remark/?ref=thecanadareport.ca) *|* [*Source 3*](https://cheknews.ca/troubled-counsel-for-opcc-resigns-from-myles-gray-hearing-over-obscenity-1301847/?ref=thecanadareport.ca) *|* [*Source 4*](https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/01/27/vancouver-hearing-into-death-of-myles-gray-to-resume-after-counsel-for-opcc-resigns?ref=thecanadareport.ca) ## Sign up for The Canada Report Your modern digest of Canadian news. Friendly, clear, and in your inbox. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.