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

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…

‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers trial verdict expected March 12

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

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

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

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…