Two "Freedom Convoy" Organizers to Face Trial Next Year

Tuesday, 30 August 2022 13:54

By Linda Morgan

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber will face trial in September 2023.

Two of the organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" that took place in Ottawa earlier this year are expected to face trial next year.

According to the Canadian Press, the trial will take place in September 2023.

At the end of January, thousands of protesters went to Ottawa to protest COVID-19 restrictions and the Liberal government.

Demonstrations took place over the next three weeks, with vehicles blocking roads near Parliament Hill and horns being blared at all hours.

Lich and Barber have been co-accused of mischief, obstructing police and counselling others to commit mischief and intimidation.

The trial is expected to kick off on September 5th.

Lich and Barber were both arrested just before officers in tactical gear moved in to remove protesters.

They have both been released on bail.

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