Freedom Convoy News

• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Defence continues fight for internal police documents

  The lawyers for two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their legal fight for access to internal Ottawa Police Service documents Friday.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2023
  
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial to hear about protest’s impact on public transport

  The criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is expected to delve into how Ottawa public transit was affected by the three-week protest last year.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2023
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters wouldn’t leave as police moved in, court hears

  Legal arguments over the admissibility and disclosure of evidence has slowed the proceedings, and the lawyers were left wondering last week how best to move forward.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial Day 8: Defence argues ‘Hold the line’ has different meanings

  "Hold the line'' was frequently heard in Ottawa in February 2022, and was played in court over and over as the Crown showed social media videos from the protest this week.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2023
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial Day 7: Press conferences to be examined

  The court is expected to watch several lengthy press conferences hosted by the "Freedom Convoy" as the criminal trial for two of the protest's organizers enters its seventh day.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial Day 6: Facebook page focal point of Tuesday hearings

  Crown prosecutor Tim Radcliffe took the court through several posts and videos from the "Freedom Convoy 2022" Facebook page Tuesday.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2023
• Lawyers for ‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders attempt to block Ottawa residents from testifying

  Tamara Lich's lawyer Lawrence Greenspon says he will argue on Monday afternoon that those witnesses should not be allowed to testify.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial Day 4: Lawyers to argue admissibility of Facebook evidence

  Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are co-accused of mischief, counselling others to commit mischief, intimidation and obstructing the police.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2023
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• Day 2 of ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial hears police were told: ‘Not one inch’

  Insp. Russell Lucas told the court that police plans had to change on the fly after the bulk of the vehicles arrived on January 29.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
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• Why did Ottawa use the Emergencies Act? Federal lawyers will explain

  The lawyers plan to spell out reasons the Federal Court should dismiss arguments from several groups and individuals who reject the government's invocation of the emergency law.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023