Freedom Convoy organizer seeks stay of legal proceedings following guilty verdict

April 17, 2025, 6:21 pm

Following a recent guilty verdict linked to mischief charges arising from the 2022 Ottawa protests, Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber has formally requested a stay of judicial proceedings. His legal team argues that the decision warrants additional consideration, highlighting potential issues regarding protest-related litigation and implications for civil liberties. The request has stirred controversy and attracted attention from supporters and critics alike, marking a pivotal moment in a case that continues to influence discourse on public protest and government response.

theglobeandmail.com / Convoy organizer asks for stay of proceedings after guilty verdict

Application for stay of proceedings was filed a day after convoy organizer learned Crown prosecutors were pursuing a two-year prison sentence

thestar.com / 'Freedom Convoy' organizer asks for stay of proceedings after guilty verdict

OTTAWA - "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber has asked for a stay of proceedings, two weeks after an Ontario judge found him and Tamara Lich guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer asks for stay of proceedings after guilty verdict

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