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Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers

An Ontario judge will announce verdicts on March 12 in the trial of Freedom Convoy organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich.
Barber and Lich face charges of mischief, intimidation, and counselling people to break the law linked to a 2022 protest in Ottawa.
The trial, which concluded in September, included extensive evidence about the three-week protest that blocked streets.
The Crown argued the organizers held residents hostage, while the defence claimed they exercised their rights to assembly and expression.

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The Epoch Times

Alberta Cop Disciplined for Speaking at Freedom Convoy Event Has Suspension Overturned

An Alberta police officer disciplined for speaking at a Freedom Convoy rally has had his suspension without pay overturned by an Edmonton judge who called the punishment “not justifiable.” Justice James Nelson of Alberta Court of King’s Bench said in his Jan. 3 decision that the “facts and evidence” used to justify the suspension of Edmonton Police Service Staff Sergeant Richard Abbott were muddled. While noting higher standards for police offi…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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The Free Press

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‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers trial verdict expected March 12

Chris Barber, Tamara Lich accused of mischief, intimidation and counselling people to break the law

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Le Devoir

The organizers of the Freedom Convoy will know the verdict of...

Chris Barber and Tamara Lich are accused of mischief, intimidation, and incitement to break the law.

2 months ago·Montreal, Canada

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chamblyexpress.ca

The organizers of the “freedom convoy” will know the judge's verdict in March

An Ontario judge is due to deliver her verdict on March 12 in the criminal trial of “freedom convoy” organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich

2 months ago·Saint-Georges, Canada

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Battlefords NOW

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Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers

OTTAWA — An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich. Barber and Lich are co-accused of mischief, intimidation and counselling people to break the law for their roles in a 2022 demonstration that blocked Ottawa streets and infuriated residents. The complex trial featured a huge body of evidence related to the three-week protest. The Crown aimed to prove…

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