King was one of the most prominent figures from the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa that gridlocked the city's downtown core for a month.

Organizers of the Freedom Convoy appealed the class action lawsuit, which is seeking $290 million in damages against protesters, organizers, and donors.

The criminal trial of Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is expected to enter its sixth day of closing arguments.

Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order.

Criminal charges against former MPP Randy Hillier related to the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa have been stayed after a judge determined the case had gone on too long.

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."

Constables from Ottawa and Windsor police services had to work without pay for donating around $50 to the Freedom Convoy. A Durham police officer was demoted for three months for expressing support for the Convoy while in uniform.

OTTAWA—Organizers of the Freedom Convoy Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief, but the two have been found innocent of most other charges.

An Ottawa court is expected to hear final arguments for acquittal from the legal teams of two Freedom Convoy figureheads today.

Crown prosecutors wrapped up their closing arguments in the criminal trial against Freedom Convoy organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich, making the case that the pair conspired together so closely that evidence used against one of them should apply

Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King was released on bail today after spending more than a week in jail on Crown allegations that he breached his bail conditions.

Protester Organizers On Trial Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are on trial in an Ontario court.

OTTAWA—The defence lawyer for Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber argued that he did not intend to gridlock traffic in Ottawa, and worked with the city's police to ensure roadways remained open.

The criminal mischief trial of two prominent Freedom Convoy organizers is prepared to hear final arguments from the defence today.

The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today in the trial for Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber.

The long, drawn-out criminal trial of Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is winding down as lawyers prepare to deliver their final arguments this week.

A judge of the Ontario Court of Justice has ordered the RCMP and TD Bank to produce records relating to the freezing of a man’s bank accounts during the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest, according to the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, which is

The pair were the primary leaders of the 2022 Freedom Convoy, which was started in response to COVID-19-related public health restrictions and vaccine mandates and saw hundreds of vehicles gather in Ottawa for three weeks.

The defence lawyer for a prominent organizer of the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa says he is not responsible for the mischief that ensued during the protest.

The trial for Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, initially scheduled to last 16 days, has finally come to a close more than a year later. But a decision may still be as much as six months away.

The 42-year-old is a former RCMP officer whom Freedom Convoy organizers appointed as a security co-ordinator. Mr.

The Crown attorney in the criminal mischief trial against Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King says the defendant will not testify.

The defence lawyer also said that the Freedom Convoy protest was not a "single ubiquitous entity," but had many groups with various objectives.

The criminal trial of Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King was adjourned on July 4 morning without proceeding to the defence case. Mr.

Wetscher reiterated on Aug. 13 that the pair had "crossed the line" when the Freedom Convoy went from a lawful demonstration to an "occupation" of Ottawa.

Today is expected to mark the end of the criminal trial for two prominent organizers of the Freedom Convoy protest, more than one year after the proceedings began.

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An Ontario court judge will entertain arguments that Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber acted as co-conspirators as part of their criminal trial, she announced in a decision on Mar 7.

In December 2022, another Freedom Convoy participant known only as J.W. had his charges dropped thanks to the JCCF.

OTTAWA—Crown prosecutors are attempting to hold Freedom Convoy organizers responsible for the actions of others, despite their having urged protesters to be peaceful and cooperate with police, Tamara Lich's lawyer said during the closing arguments of