John Watkins
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John Watkins was a Canadian diplomat who tragically died under interrogation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1964, suspected of having a homosexual relationship while serving as an ambassador in the Soviet Union. His case exemplifies the severe consequences of the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the past.
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In 1964, another colleague of my father, John Watkins, actually died under interrogation by the RCMP for a suspected homosexual affair while posted as ambassador to the Soviet Union.
The day the U.S. legalized love – for everyoneThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-11-23
Canada· 2025-11-23
