A former Saskatoon Police Service sergeant says loyalty, not corruption, was behind his friendship with the Hells Angels associate — a connection that got him fired from service.

Robbie Taylor was dismissed on Mar. 13, and is appealing the decision at an independent hearing this week.

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On Friday, he testified that he had always been honest about his friendship with the associate, describing him as “trustworthy” and like a “little brother” to him.

The Hells Angels associate’s name is protected under a publication ban.

Taylor met the a

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