By Rebel News | Created at 2025-01-20 16:01:08 | Updated at 2025-01-23 06:55:04
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Pat King, a self-proclaimed key organizer of the 2022 Ottawa Freedom Convoy protests, will be sentenced on February 7 after being found guilty of mischief and disobeying a court order.
Pat King takes smoke break while his sentencing hearing is in recess.
Today, crown and defence counsel will argue what the punishment for his five convictions should be; the judge’s decision will likely be rendered within a few weeks.#cdnpoli #Ottawa #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/toLe4TVQnU
Ontario Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland delivered the guilty verdict in November while acquitting King of three counts of intimidation and one of obstructing police.
— Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) January 16, 2025King made himself one of the most visible faces of the demonstrations opposing COVID-19 mandates, now could face up to 10 years in prison.
CBC reporter doing live segment about Pat King’s sentencing hearing contends with questions and criticism from Freedom Convoy supporters. #cdnpoli #Ottawa #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/rWJIgXUIkK
— Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) January 16, 2025His defence seeks a sentence limited to time served and probation, highlighting his five months in pretrial detention. King also spent over a week in custody after allegations of breaching bail conditions.
Qweenie apparently has big feelings about Pat King.#cdnpoli #Ottawa #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/TSFqpIzK0x
— Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) January 16, 2025The demonstrations attracted thousands to Parliament Hill, opposing COVID-19 public health measures, vaccine mandates, and government policies.
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Sheila Gunn Reid is the Alberta Bureau Chief for Rebel News and host of the weekly The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid. She's a mother of three, conservative activist, and the author of best-selling books including Stop Notley.
