Canadian 'Freedom Convoy' protest leader found guilty – DW – 11/23/2024
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Canadian right-wing activist Pat King was convicted of five charges and could face up to 10 years in jail. The judge said he incited protesters to rail against COVID-19 protocols in early 2022.

Summary

Pat King, a key figure in Canada’s 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protests, was found guilty on five charges, including mischief and counseling others to obstruct police, and faces up to 10 years in prison.

The protests, which blocked downtown Ottawa and key US-Canada border crossings for weeks, opposed COVID-19 mandates imposed by Prime Minister Trudeau’s government.

King was accused of inciting the blockade, coordinating disruptive actions like constant honking, and defying court orders.

He is the first protest leader convicted, while trials for other organizers are ongoing.

  • Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    21 days ago

    Do you have a good source on that?

    The article from the post said

    The judge did not convict King on three intimidation-related charges, finding that King “did not make threats of violence or threats of property damage to anyone.”

    So I’m curious if there is an obvious call to violence.