Nicholas Bennett, accused in the killing of a Toronto police officer, appears in court by video while in hospital. Reports say a justice of the peace conducts the hearing remotely from the courtroom and asks Bennett to confirm he can hear and understand the proceedings. According to accounts from the two outlets, the judge makes the request more than once, including asking Bennett to give a thumbs up if he is able to participate. The appearance takes place from Bennett’s hospital bed via video link, reflecting the defendant’s medical situation or custody arrangements at the time of the hearing. The coverage does not indicate the specific details of the allegations, the circumstances of the officer’s death, or the next procedural steps, but both sources frame the key development as the accused’s in-court appearance being handled remotely from hospital. The hearing proceeds with the judge ensuring Bennett’s participation and comprehension through repeated confirmation before moving on with the matter.