Rob Ford

Following an earlier confrontation with journalist Daniel Dale, Ford stated on television that Dale had been near his house photographing 'little kids', implying something more serious. Dale served a defamation notice; Ford eventually retracted the remarks and apologised, after which Dale dropped the lawsuit.

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A video showed Ford delivering a profanity-laden tirade in Jamaican patois. He admitted having been drinking although he had recently claimed to have given up alcohol.

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Following the emergence of another video which sources described as showing Ford consuming a substance alleged to be crack cocaine, he took leave from his duties and entered treatment. On returning, he said rehabilitation had saved his life.

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The Integrity Commissioner criticised Ford for using municipal resources to solicit donations to his football foundation. After Ford voted on a matter concerning repayment of the donations, a judge ordered his removal from office for a conflict of interest. The decision was nevertheless overturned on appeal.

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An audit concluded that Ford's campaign exceeded the authorised spending limit by approximately $40,000. The compliance committee nevertheless decided not to initiate proceedings.

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The school board ended Ford's voluntary coaching role at Don Bosco following remarks suggesting that some players came from gangs and would not be at school without the football programme.

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Sarah Thomson alleged that Ford made inappropriate comments and touched her buttocks at an event. Ford categorically denied the accusation; a nearby witness said he had not seen inappropriate contact.

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After months of denials concerning a video apparently showing him smoking crack cocaine, police announced that they had recovered a video matching media descriptions. Ford subsequently admitted having smoked crack during one of his 'drunken stupors'. The council then substantially reduced his powers.

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At City Council, Ford acknowledged having purchased illegal drugs while serving as Mayor, an admission distinct from the drug use revealed by the video.

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A video showed Ford, heavily intoxicated, delivering a threatening tirade containing the words 'kill' and 'murder'. He acknowledged having been extremely drunk and said he was deeply embarrassed.

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Several public incidents prompted criticism of Ford for using his phone or reading documents while driving. He long rejected the idea of a city-funded chauffeur, saying it would be wasteful.

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A TTC bus was emptied of passengers and diverted to collect Ford's football team, prompting controversy over the use of public resources for his coaching activities.

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As Mayor, Ford attended neither the Pride parade nor the flag-raising ceremony, breaking with his predecessors' practice and provoking a strong reaction from the LGBT community.

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Ford called 911 repeatedly when a team from the satirical programme approached him outside his home. Conflicting reports subsequently circulated about his language towards emergency operators.

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Ford was arrested in Florida in 1999 for impaired driving and possession of marijuana; the marijuana charge was dropped. During the 2010 municipal campaign, he initially gave an inaccurate account of the affair before the case resurfaced publicly.

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In a recorded call, Ford offered to help a constituent find OxyContin 'on the street'. He acknowledged making the remarks but maintained that he had played along to end an agitated call and get rid of the caller.

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Ford stated that 'Oriental people' worked extremely hard, using expressions considered offensive and stereotypical. He initially refused to apologise, describing the remarks as a compliment, before revisiting the controversy.

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Ford was charged with assault and uttering a death threat in a case involving his wife. The Crown subsequently withdrew the charges.

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Spectators complained about Ford's drunken, loud and abusive behaviour at a Maple Leafs game. He initially denied being there, then acknowledged the events, admitted drinking too much and apologised.

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During a municipal debate, Ford claimed in substance that a person would probably not contract AIDS if they did not use needles and were not gay. The remarks were widely condemned; he later apologised to an HIV-positive man.

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