By Canadian Press

‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Chris Barber’s lawyers to make final arguments

Aug 15, 2024 | 1:02 AM

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

The Crown alleges Tamara Lich and Chris Barber worked in concert to cause weeks of criminal disruptions in Ottawa to put pressure on government to change pandemic policy.

They were among several organizers of the protest who sought to fight vaccine mandates by demonstrating in the capital in 2022.

Lich and Barber are facing charges of mischief, intimidation and counselling others to break the law for their role in the three-week demonstration.

The court is expected to hear from Barber’s legal team next.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 15, 2024.

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