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Privacy, Terms of Use, Comment Rules An Oklahoma City Police Department officer involved in a use-of-force incident with a 71-year-old man last year is no longer employed at the department was seen on bodycam video slamming an elderly man to the ground after a minor vehicle collision in northwest Oklahoma City the department's public information officer confirmed to The Oklahoman that Gibson left the department on Feb The department had not commented on the departure until local media reported it this week Littlejohn said Gibson's departure appears to be a voluntary resignation The department declined to answer additional regarding Gibson's departure Attempts to reach Gibson for comment have been unsuccessful After an internal investigation, Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna charged Gibson with one count of aggravated assault and battery, which is a felony “The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office takes all use-of-force incidents very seriously,” Behenna said in a news release at the time “We evaluate the law and the facts in each individual case and in this particular case determined the Officer’s actions were an unreasonable use-of-force." Attorney General Gentner Drummond later dropped the charges in late December saying he doesn't feel officers should "face criminal prosecution for conduct adhering to their training." "While the outcome of this incident is unquestionably devastating for Mr. Vu and his family, I do not believe the officer exhibited criminal intent," Drummond said in the December press release suffered significant injuries and is still in poor health 5 months after the incident President of the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma Nguyen visited Vu at the end of February and said that to his knowledge Vu is still bedridden as medical staff work on his mobility and that his doctors have paused cancer treatment until Vu's health improves "He's taking it day by day right now," Nguyen said Though the department did not disclose Gibson’s departure for 26 days when media reports revealed his departure Nguyen said this could’ve been a moment to establish better communication with the public “The only thing that is important to our community is being in communication and transparent The police and law enforcement owe our community that transparency,” Nguyen said He noted that a statement from the police chief or someone in the department could have moved toward better communication the next step is education and training on different topics He notes that while Gibson did what he was trained to do the department may need to improve its training on sensitivity to the elderly and how to handle mental illness “We have to make sure that the police officers that we have out there protecting our citizens in Oklahoma City are out there to protect our citizens and not abusing their power or getting away with minor things that can lead up to bigger things down the road,” Nguyen said I would sit in the back of classrooms and not talk to people that I didn't know The Department of Political Science celebrated the MPA program’s 50th Anniversary with a reception and hooding ceremony and announced a new discounted tuition rate for government employees a WKU senior in Communication Sciences & Disorders found her calling in speech-language pathology and global insight—from Kentucky to London and beyond The times for the Thursday meetings of the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents have been adjusted The Board will enter closed session at 1:00 p.m. immediately followed by committee meetings in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall “I use the leadership skills I’ve learned in my classes and through ROTC to help me effectively complete my duties as a soldier in the KY Army National Guard." 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the car and the argument continues Gibson insists that if Vu won’t sign the ticket They continue arguing and Vu appears to tell Gibson to “shut up” while tapping the officer’s chest with the back of his fingers That prompts Gibson to slam Vu to the ground who had earlier in the video identified herself as Vu’s wife asks Gibson to call an ambulance as the officer continues to put handcuffs on a seemingly unresponsive Vu Vu’s daughter posted to Instagram that her father was frail and already in ailing health before the slamming incident — suffering from bone cancer —and that the force of the shove left Vu with a broken neck “This is not how you treat someone that is 5′3 115 lbs with bone cancer after a car accident,” Teresa Vu wrote on Oct alongside pictures that showed Vu’s head bloodied “Especially if English is their second language,” she added especially if my dad cannot recover and passes away.” In an update earlier this month the daughter shared that Vu was still in the hospital and was on a feeding tube and suffering from memory loss “He’s conscious now; he can speak and recognize people Sometimes he gets frustrated because he can’t remember why he’s there or how he got there He can’t swallow anything properly because of his neck fracture,” she wrote on Nov “He still has a little bit of bleeding/blood leftover from his brain bleed,” she said adding that he had surgery scheduled for later in the week The Oklahoma City Police Department said in a statement that an internal investigation into the incident began “immediately” and that Gibson would be on paid leave until the investigation was completed Speaking to Oklahoma City’s News 9 on Wednesday Police Chief Ron Bacy said there was no timeline on when the investigation would be completed but that officers were working quickly to reach a conclusion in the matter “I think anyone can acknowledge that the video is disturbing and we understand the community’s concerns,” he said my job is to ensure a fair and thorough investigation to provide due process for all involved parties,” Bacy said dismissing concerns that it could be unfair to have officers investigating one of their own colleagues “It’s going to be forwarded to and reviewed by a prosecuting authority which is completely independent from the police department and they will make an assessment on that on their own,” he said Tags: National, News, Police, Police Brutality Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now Members of Oklahoma City's Vietnamese community have urged city leaders to not let the dismissal of a felony use-of-force charge against a police officer be the last word in seeking justice for 71-year-old Lich Vu Several members of that community, and others, spoke to the Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday just days after Attorney General Gentner Drummond intervened in the aggravated assault case against Sgt. Joseph Gibson, 28. Gibson was charged in Oklahoma County after he threw Vu to the ground during an altercation causing severe head injuries and hospitalization Gibson remains on administrative leave while the Oklahoma City Police Department conducts its own investigation "The attorney general's decision to dismiss the officer from a criminal charge was very unsettling to our community and many in the room," said Thuan Nguyen president of the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma there's been feelings of distrust in our leaders Vu is a Vietnamese immigrant and served in the South Vietnamese air force before his country fell in 1975 He has been in Oklahoma City for decades and is described as a dedicated volunteer at homeless shelters and at polling locations during elections Nguyen was one of several who spoke during public comment at the council's meeting on Tuesday He directly asked City Manager Craig Freeman to use his power to terminate Gibson's employment and ensure he can never again serve as a law enforcement officer or at the very least ensure he does not patrol city streets While OKC's personnel decisions are left up to the city manager Freeman explained the administrative process taking place now that Gibson is no longer facing a criminal charge for any disciplinary actions against a police officer to wait until any associated criminal case runs its course the incident will be reviewed and a recommendation made to the police chief and city manager The mayor and council are prohibited from making personnel decisions his contract gives him the right to an arbitration to appeal the decision The city's Community Public Safety Advisory Board will also meet separately to consider recommendations about police training The incident occurred on Oct. 27 as the officer responded to a minor vehicle collision in northwest Oklahoma City. Bodycam footage shows Gibson asking Lich Vu to sign a citation but tensions rose between the two because of the language barrier More: OKC police release bodycam footage of use-of-force incident involving 70-year-old man Gibson interrupted and Vu appeared to rap his knuckles on Gibson's chest threw him to the ground and handcuffed him Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna said the interaction escalated to the point where Gibson performed a “takedown” on Vu which caused Vu to fall headfirst on the pavement Her office said Vu sustained significant injuries Drummond dismissed the charge in late December saying that he would not let police officers "face criminal prosecution for conduct adhering to their training." community engagement manager for the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice urged the council to make de-escalation a core value in every interaction revise the use-of-force policy to mandate a verbal warning ensure all use-of-force incidents are accurately reported and following recommendations of the those tasked with reviewing uses of force "Communities like mine need to know that law enforcement is committed to protecting all residents regardless of their background or language," Al-Michael said but for every Oklahoma City resident that deserves to feel safe in their community." (Update: This story was updated at 5:26 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, to include a statement from the Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police. It was updated again at 11:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, to include a link to the probable cause affidavit filed in the case against Joseph Gibson.) Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna has charged Oklahoma City Police Department Sgt Joseph Gibson with one count of aggravated assault and battery for throwing 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during an Oct Vu has remained hospitalized with face and neck fractures and a brain bleed Behenna said in a press release announcing the charge Thursday afternoon “The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office takes all use-of-force incidents very seriously,” Behenna said “We evaluate the law and the facts in each individual case and in this particular case determined the officer’s actions were an unreasonable use of force.” As documented in body camera and security camera footage (embedded above) 27 altercation occurred as Gibson attempted to issue Vu a citation for his involvement in a minor traffic accident along Northwest 39th Street in Oklahoma City Gibson was issuing citations to Vu and the other driver involved Vu objected to his citation and began arguing with the officer about whether he had performed a U-turn Vu told the officer to “shut up,” tapping the officer’s chest with the back of his hand once Security video shows Gibson then grabbed both of Vu’s wrists and slammed him to the ground before handcuffing him In an Instagram post the next day about her father’s condition said he was already frail from bone cancer and she implied a language barrier may have contributed to the conflict “This is not how you treat someone that is 5’3″ 115 (pounds) with bone cancer after a car accident Especially if English is their second language,” she wrote In a statement accompanying incident footage posted to the OKCPD Facebook page Nov the department said the incident was under review “An investigation was immediately initiated and the officer was placed on administrative leave pending the conclusion of the investigation The incident remains under investigation and will be presented to the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office soon,” the statement read especially among the OKC Vietnamese community “There is some very, very much uncalled for excessive force and, I think, as a community, we are hurt by that,” Thuan Nguyen, president-elect of the Vietnamese American Community of Oklahoma, told KOCO “It could have been taken in a different way and in a different approach instead of having to body slam a 71-year-old Asian male who has language barriers.” OKC resident Lou Esjornson aired her concerns to the City Council during a public comment period Nov She said “a deescalating force is required” when “emotions are running hot.” “While I am disgusted and heartsick and full of rage over this latest publicized example of police brutality I don’t know anyone who is surprised This is the type of behavior we have come to expect from our police department,” Esjornson said “”The trust in the police department is so eroded that only radical change will address that there needs to be accountability for the officer and the culture that repeatedly produces this type of behavior.” Aggravated assault and battery is defined by Title 21, Section 646 of state statute as occurring “when great bodily injury is inflicted upon the person assaulted or when committed by a person of robust health or strength upon one who is aged the range of punishment for aggravated assault and battery is up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $500 according to Behenna’s press release the president of the Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 who handled this call for service with professionalism,” Nelson said “It is very disappointing to see a police officer face felony charges for actions taken in good faith while serving in the line of duty Gibson followed his de-escalation training and protocol when assaulted and we are sympathetic to him and his family we believe strongly that every detail of this incident matters and needs to be considered “We are deeply concerned about the impact this charging decision will have on the ability of officers to rely on their training and professional judgment to preserve order and protect the public.” anytime that there is an officer-involved shooting or a death results those cases are going to be presented and investigated by the grand jury,” Behenna said at the time “I think that’s what most metropolitan areas do and I feel confident in the grand jury process that we can do a thorough review of the case and make decisions that are evidence-based and consistent with the law in Oklahoma.” Behenna empaneled a grand jury to review a pair of law enforcement shootings including a police officer who shot a man in the chest during a chaotic scene when someone else had fired a gun at a Del City football game other police use-of-force incidents were also presented to that grand jury Behenna’s office has announced that the grand jury declined to recommend criminal charges In regard to Gibson throwing Vu to the ground Oct Behenna’s press release Thursday appears to indicate that she did not involve a grand jury as district attorneys in Oklahoma are empowered to do she examined the facts of the situation and determined herself that they warranted a criminal charge being brought against the police officer Asked whether a grand jury was involved  and why she handled Gibson’s alleged assault and battery of Vu in a different manner than she has handled other use-of-force scenarios a spokeswoman for Behenna did not respond prior to the publication of this article In October 2023, Behenna charged off-duty Edmond Police Department Officer Jennifer Haddock with manslaughter for shooting and killing her brother during an argument at their mother’s house Haddock’s attorney is seeking dismissal of the charge by arguing she should be immune from prosecution under the state’s “stand your ground” statute a morning hearing on that motion was delayed until the afternoon Haddock’s father and mother testified in her defense and Haddock was on the stand late Tuesday when District Judge Susan Stallings asked that the testimony be continued at 10 a.m OKCPD officer Shamar Kitchens was arrested on a rape complaint while off duty in Canadian County which is in District Attorney Tommy Humphries’ jurisdiction No charging decision has been announced in that case but the reporting party filed and received an emergency order of protection against Kitchens for his alleged behavior while they were driving in a car “[Kitchens grabbed] me by my hair and dragged me to the floor board because he saw me texting men on my phone,” the woman wrote “After we dropped [his sister] off he continuously punched me in the head and face and dragged me by my hair when he saw something in my phone he didn’t like or I said something he didn’t like He raped me in the backseat then held a gun to my head When he dropped me off at home he said if I told anyone what happened he would kill me Kitchens could become the second OKCPD officer to be charged with rape this year. In June, OKCPD Sgt. Ryan Stark was arrested and charged in McClain County after an ex-girlfriend reported that he illegally detained and raped her after a date Warbringer and Allegaeon will co-headline ‘The Vortex Of Violence Tour” this spring That North American run will see Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich joining them Warbringer will be mounting that trek in support of their new album “Wrath And Ruin“ the band’s vocalist Jon Kevill offered: “We are announcing our first run of 2025 where we will be raining down Wrath and Ruin across the USA and Canada We will be joined by a full arsenal of vicious brutality with Allegaeon and Summoning the Lich providing fire support We will be playing new songs as well as old live favorites and we will be going all gas no brakes every night "These bands are way too popular to be in arrears." "Guess you'll have to go Steal This Album if you want to hear it now.." We've slightly reduced the difficulty for Normal Lower Spire fixed an issue with Lich King skipping phase transitions and fixed an issue that kept Highlord Bolvar Fordragon from activating his Consecrate ability in Heroic Stormwind Siege Diablo Immortal is celebrating 20 years of World of Warcraft in a big way a new PvP battleground modeled after WoW's Arathi Basin and a whole bunch of free and paid cosmetics From November 13 through December 11 in Blizzard's mobile game players will be able to throw down with the Lich King (Arthas) himself who--after 30 years of Warcraft and 20 years of WoW--remains one of the franchise's most iconic characters Arthas will use many of his signature abilities during the battle including summoning ghouls and abominations to fight at his command You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos Sign up or Sign in now won't be able to challenge the Lich King to their heart's content They'll need to earn special items called Fallen Citadel Gates in order to travel to Arthas' frozen throne These can be earned by completing dungeons or acquired as a rare drop from monsters killed over the course of the event Fighting the Lich King isn't all there is to the event Players will be able to earn new weapon cosmetics modeled off some of WoW's own legendary weapons by progressing through an event pass Those who didn't earn the Frostmourne skin from a previous WoW-themed event will be able to do so during this time around as well The map is modeled off WoW's Arathi Basin battleground complete with capture points like the lumber mill and gems will be normalized for the PvP event to make things fair and players will additionally be able to seek out special skill orbs during the battle that will grant access to WoW abilities like Blessing of Kings Murloc skins for Diablo Immortal's familiar pets can be earned for free but Illidan-themed wings and cosmetics can only be earned through the gacha-style Phantom Market of which players will get one roll for free for logging in during the event Two versions of WoW's iconic Ashbringer sword will be available for purchase from the in-game shop for the duration of the event with no free way to earn the legendary Paladin weapon Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com ESCLog in to comment "data-img-src" : imgSrc } = buylink %> />><%= itemTitle %> and deals sent to your inbox Monday to Friday For the second time during his two years in office Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has taken over a high-profile Oklahoma County criminal case and dismissed the charge I will not permit Oklahoma police officers to face criminal prosecution for conduct adhering to their training,” Drummond said in a press release “While the outcome of this incident is unquestionably devastating for Mr I do not believe the officer exhibited criminal intent.” Drummond’s conduct about Gibson “adhering” to OKCPD training seemed to contradict the probable cause affidavit of OKCPD Internal Affairs officer Michael Rizzi who wrote that he consulted with OKCPD “de-escalation control and defensive tactic instructors” while investigating the arrest of Vu who remained hospitalized earlier this month with a brain bleed and fractures to his face and spine and the seriousness of the crime committed it is believed the amount of force used by the defendant was not reasonable,” Rizzi wrote in the affidavit “Lich Vu is described as approximately 5’4″ tall and weighs between 115 and 135 pounds The defendant is approximately 5’6″ and weighs between 185 and 195 pounds and is in robust health.” Behenna expressed frustration with Drummond’s decision “I am surprised and disappointed that Attorney General Gentner Drummond took this case away from my office and the citizens of Oklahoma County,” Behenna said despite characterizing the influential lawmaker as “guilty” of the charges he faced “I think [Terry O’Donnell] violated the law I am not going to tolerate the prosecution of a legislator who has the audacity to hold accountable the attorney general “He was targeted for what I believe is loosely a common practice at the Capitol.” and Drummond won the 2022 statewide election to become attorney general (Drummond is widely rumored as a 2026 candidate for governor.) 5 press release from the Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 said Hunter was representing Gibson in his criminal case issued a lengthy statement commending Drummond and further supporting Sgt We agree whole-heartedly with Attorney General Drummond’s reasoning and determination that this was not a criminal act We offer our sincere gratitude for his swift attention to this matter and his commitment to accurately applying the law Vu and sincerely wish him a swift and full recovery our members often have to make split-second decisions and they cannot control the outcome of every situation they increase the risk of harm to themselves or others Serving as a police officer is an extremely difficult task that carries the highest expectations Our officers in Oklahoma City hold themselves to the highest standards and we will continue serving this community with respect and dignity it was unreasonable to charge him with any crime when he was following his training Dismissing the charge was the right thing to do and we thank the Attorney General for his leadership Drummond pointed to Vu’s actions during the Oct 27 traffic stop in northwest Oklahoma City which was captured in the body camera and surveillance camera footage embedded above As Vu argued with Gibson about the circumstances of the collision for which Gibson was writing all parties citations he tapped Gibson’s chest with the back of his hand while saying “shut up.” Security video shows Gibson then grabbed both of Vu’s wrists and slammed him to the ground before handcuffing him Drummond’s release said it is “never acceptable to strike or otherwise make unwanted physical contact with a police officer.” “Our law enforcement officers work under constant stress where the most routine interactions can become life-threatening in an instant,” Drummond said it is imperative to follow an officer’s instructions and to never strike or make any kind of unwelcome physical contact with an officer No 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repair a brain bleed She added that her dad has a fractured neck causing him to need a feeding tube Link to video: https://youtu.be/3SQQMVytLwo Editors Note: The contents of the video may be disturbing to watch Elizabeth graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree in News Reporting and Editing Elizabeth joined the News 9 team in October 2024 Link to video: https://youtu.be/3SQQMVytLwo and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox AG Drummond's response encourages impunity | LetterIt is impossible to justify Police Sgt Joseph Gibson's extreme actions against 71-year-old Lich Vu.The OklahomanI have a niece who has been taught by parents to respect authority They instill an understanding that with every circumstance the ensuing chaos would endanger the safety of everyone involved Authority is the accountability and is burdened under that accountability Attorney General Gentner Drummond has undermined all of that Joseph Gibson's extreme actions against 71-year-old Lich Vu It is even more impossible when one hears Drummond declare that police officers are not obligated to mitigate circumstances let alone apply rationale to understanding he has advocated that brute force is the logical default reaction What a demeaning and caricaturing insult to men and women in law enforcement everywhere After Drummond dropped charge against cop, Vietnamese community asks city for justice The police union did an incredible disservice to all of its members esteeming a bully’s actions and pairing his exoneration with the integrity of the shield How much better of an advocate they may have been for their community What do you tell a child who is on the violent end of abuse in his or her home the legal guardian carries the mantle of authority in such a situation How is that person not the “policeman” of his home Opinion: Oklahoma lawmakers have cut preschool funding. It’s time to reverse that trend. Are you tempted to suggest this is too big of a leap Just tell me which societal authoritarians warrant unlimited power to act violently versus those with some outside restriction show me how you’re not a hypocrite in your assessment Police should experience an incredible community backlash they may exhibit retribution with impunity and reason never have to play a part in judgment Prosecutors said Vu suffered a brain bleed and a broken neck and eye socket The body camera footage doesn’t help much It mainly shows Gibson being aggressive and throwing Vu to the ground What it doesn’t capture with any clarity is the supposed “assault” the 71-year-old man committed that apparently provoked this violent response But a nearby security camera operated by a local business captured the whole thing. And, thanks to that footage, we can see for ourselves the alleged violent act that led to Officer Gibson’s violent act: The only physical contact here was a mild backhand to the officer’s upper arm/chest — a tap meant to interrupt or redirect the conversation It certainly wasn’t an attack on the officer It was something that might have shocked a very small child but certainly shouldn’t have bothered an officer clad in body armor and carrying a small arsenal of lethal and less-than-lethal weapons This over-response definitely looked like assault And even if it might have been tough to prove it was lawless when a cop does it local prosecutors were going to at least take a run at it I will not permit Oklahoma police officers to face criminal prosecution for conduct adhering to their training,” Drummond said in a statement “While the outcome of this incident is unquestionably devastating for Mr I do not believe the officer exhibited criminal intent.” Because it sure looks like Officer Gibson meant to inflict as much pain as possible despite nothing occurring that demanded this much force to be deployed Is it a criminal act to respond to a small amount of disrespect with a body slam that breaks someone’s neck Is it a criminal act to express your irritation with physical violence against another person It may not be “criminal intent,” but the act itself is usually considered a violation of law But it appears AG Drummond believes cops should be held to a lower standard but his statement demonstrates he’s a cop shop lapdog Anyone who views the recording can see the officer’s acts weren’t justified they can see what Vu did isn’t even remotely comparable to the phrases the Attorney General uses to justify taking this case out the local prosecutor’s hands “No individual is allowed to hit or push an officer regardless of whether he or she doesn’t understand English well or comes from a different culture,” Drummond said Warcraft Rumble is sending players to the frozen wastes of Icecrown in its newest limited-time event where they’ll face the legendary Lich King in a three-part gauntlet of increasingly challenging battles giving players a chance to defeat Arthas and his minions across three escalating maps and you’ll unlock Arthas as a powerful new Split Leader meaning he will be playable for both the Alliance and Undead races Arthas will be available in the G.R.I.D for the remainder of the event and upgrade materials to further power up this frosty powerhouse Check out Blizzard's official trailer for the event that rings a very familiar tune for fans of Warcraft: his fall into darkness began with the cursed runeblade Frostmourne and culminated in his merging with the original Lich King Arthas commands the dead and brings eternal winter to those who oppose him Here is all of the stats and details that you will need to know about his kit in Warcraft Rumble Skeleton Mage: Ranged caster that applies Frost on hit Frosty Footman: Durable melee unit with Frost attacks Arthas will summon these minions passively through his traits Death Grip: Pulls ranged enemies into melee range Necrotic Plague: Soulshatter works on Poisoned enemies too Purgatory: Revives Arthas if he defeats an enemy within five seconds of death Arthas is also breaking new ground as the first Leader to receive alternate skins These cosmetic upgrades are only the beginning as Blizzard has confirmed more Mini skins are in the works—some coming sooner than expected Whether you’re a die-hard Alliance fan or favor the Undead this event is your best shot at unlocking one of Warcraft Rumble’s most iconic characters But act fast—when the event ends on April 8th the chance to unlock Arthas may vanish into the cold Will you be trying to unlock Arthas during this event? 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Or sign-in if you have an account OTTAWA — Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentLich and Barber were key figures and organizers in the massive protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would stay until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said the evidence shows that the two routinely encouraged people to join or remain at the protest despite knowing the adverse effect it was having on downtown residents and businesses Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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The defence argued that Lich and Barber called for a peaceful protest and blamed any disorder on police and city officials counselling someone to commit intimidation obstructing police and counselling someone to obstruct police Barber also was found guilty of counselling to disobey a court order for telling people to ignore an injunction issued by a judge directing convoy participants to stop honking their truck horns in downtown Ottawa Another charge of counselling others to commit mischief was stayed at the request of the Crown because it was similar to the charge of mischief Perkins-McVey read an abbreviated version of the 105-page verdict in an Ottawa courtroom Thursday Lich and Barber were greeted by supporters as they arrived at the court Thursday morning while others shouted expressions of support Lich broke into a smile as her supporters yelled “We love you Tamara,” as she entered the courthouse accompanied by her lawyer transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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Occasionally, unexpected challenges arise, such as last year when Legion of the Damned had to drop out at the last minute due to being denied entry into the U.S Finding a replacement on short notice isn’t always easy This has occurred in previous years with bands like Gojira and Nile being forced to cancel or going silent about their scheduled appearance Massachusetts thrashers Lich King stepped in as a last-minute replacement for Legion of the Damned Their first performance took place on Day 2 which brought an early start to the day after a brief nap from the previous night Later, in 2024, Lich King embarked on a North American tour, joined by fellow 70000tons cruisers Nervosa, along with Hatriot. 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Send us a message at: tips@metalinsider.net left a permanent mark on Ottawa. But their long-tow through the courts is far from over Tamara Lich still remembers the day a stranger accosted her in an elevator in downtown Ottawa.  you tortured my daughter,’” the 52-year-old recalled ‘My daughter was sick and you guys tortured her with your horns for three days.’” Lich said police officers showed up to check on her who ended last year’s brief encounter by telling her to “f--k off,” was responsible for making the call.  while shopping for her grandson at the Halifax airport a woman called her “a piece of shit,” Lich said But around her hometown they tend to approach the polarizing figure who remains the face of the 2022 Freedom Convoy a 74-year-old retired truck driver named Ira dropped $100 in cash on her table “They're fighting for our rights,” the man told CBC News In the basement of Lich’s five-bedroom rental home the former oil and gas administrator keeps several boxes stuffed with thank you cards More than a few hand-written notes end with the phrase “God bless you” in cursive people would tell us that they were planning their suicides until the convoy started,” Lich said referring to the effects of the COVID-19 health mandates that shut down schools who spent 49 days in jail and around the same length of time alongside trucker Chris Barber in court over criminal charges related to their roles in the protest the boxes represent the rights of ordinary Canadians — an assertion that continues to attract both praise and ire even as their lengthy court case has come to a close “I do feel like I am representing a large portion of Canadians,” Lich said “The Canadians that are in those boxes — the Canadians that I talked to on the road.” It’s a sentiment echoed by a stranger in a Tim Hortons parking lot where Lich once staged Wexit protests in pre-convoy times “Tamara Lich stands up for us Canadians that do not agree with Liberal decisions,” said Henry Ankkowiak who explained that his long-standing distrust of Justin Trudeau dates back to when the prime minister’s father — “Old Man Trudeau” — was in office She's a right winger and I love that,” Ankkowiak added.  Lich and Barber’s trial for committing mischief counselling others to commit mischief and intimidation ended It will be at least 2025 before their guilt or innocence is decided But the legal saga that began with their arrests more than two years ago is hardly over It’s expected the judge will take care to make the decision “appeal proof,” but few will be surprised if the case ultimately ends up in a higher court.  Then there are the ongoing civil lawsuits.  Ottawa lawyer Paul Champ is mounting a $300-million class-action case against Lich Barber and 21 other parties for causing damage and harm to residents and businesses when thousands of protesters descended on the Canadian capital gridlocking downtown for nearly four weeks “For a city that sure doesn't want me to be here — would like to get rid of me forever —  they can't seem to let me go,” Lich joked Champ previously told CBC that a group of agitators can’t just shut down a community then go home without facing any consequences or showing any contrition “These cases will wrestle with those issues and will wrestle with the boundaries of protests,” he said.  Champ has retreated from commenting further — in part Seen by many as a vocal critic of the convoy he’s received a barrage of hate mail and threats over the years Champ said he’s removed his name from the lobby of his office building and even Lich’s criminal defence lawyer Lawrence Greenspon agrees that’s where residents should look for accountability “That's the place for those individuals to be made whole,” Greenspon said noting that during Lich and Barber’s criminal trial the two admitted the 2022 protests did at times interfere with the daily lives of people in the downtown core.  “We don't seek to minimize it,” Greenspon said.  Efforts to hold convoy protesters accountable have the backing of a group of local counter-activists who continue to convene regularly online and in person sometimes outside the Ottawa Courthouse on Elgin Street where Lich and Barber were tried one of Lich and Barber’s loudest detractors concedes “there is humanity” in both of them but maintains “there are some lines that they crossed that I have a problem with.” “There has to be a way for them to have a path of reconciliation because if there's no path … then there's no incentive for them to get better,” he said.  co-hosts a podcast with Morin that regularly denounces the so-called freedom movement including those who testified before a 2023 citizen-run review of the convoy protests especially in my own city or in my own province,” she said about the need for accountability.  who herself has been in and out of jail over clashes with pro-Israel protesters has become a constant nuisance to a lingering group of convoy supporters known around Ottawa as the “Wellington Street regulars.”  The two sides often square off from opposite sides of the street in front of Parliament Hill exchanging insults over loudspeakers on issues ranging from gender identity to the carbon tax.  On days when Barber and Lich were on trial both groups stood outside the courthouse with signs and taunted each other “I don't believe their minds can be changed,” Sherif concluded the two convoy leaders appear to be doubling down Barber and Lich are suing the federal government for using the Emergencies Act to freeze their bank accounts arguing they were the ones whose rights were trampled during the convoy In a separate suit against the Ontario government Barber is seeking $300,000 in general damages He alleges the thousands of pages of information taken from his cell phone — information that was made public as part of his bail proceedings and again as evidence during his joint criminal trial with Lich — violated his rights.  “Somebody needs to be held accountable,” Barber said I want them to acknowledge that wrongdoing was done.”  Both expect they’ll be returning to Ottawa regularly in the months — and likely years — to come Speaking to CBC ahead of their trial’s conclusion Lich and Barber pegged their combined defence costs at close to $1 million Neither Lich’s high-profile lawyer Greenspon nor Barber’s chief counsel Diane Magas have publicly disclosed their earnings from the criminal case attracting considerable suspicion and a few conspiracy theories “I've heard that I've bought property in Mexico,” Lich said “I've heard that I have a Swiss bank account or offshore accounts I've heard that I've had breast augmentation surgery… I've heard it all But you know that none of that has actually happened.” Some of the more personal accusations include a rumour that Lich used donated funds to “reinvent” her image with breast implants.  “I did have augmentation surgery done in 2010 — after I'd had three children,” Lich told CBC “I get a big kick out of seeing on social media that I've got $8-million boobs Speaking from his rural home near Swift Current Barber called his legal costs “extraordinary” in terms of both dollars and time spent never had handcuffs on in my life until 2022,” said the 48-year-old “So to watch just how slow the wheels of justice are… who owns a trucking business with eight employees on payroll said he’s been relying on his 20-year-old son to run their seven-vehicle fleet The constant disruptions from his legal obligations in Ottawa have forced the longtime trucker to step away from driving for the first time since he was 18.   Fundraising has become a fact of life for both Lich and Barber Besides holding events and selling convoy-related merchandise to collect money for their own defence the two have also helped fellow convoy organizers including Pat King with their legal bills.  detailing her experience from “the heart” of the convoy she said she’s received more than $64,000 in royalties.  Her connection to the far-right media company comes with some obligations and commitments.  Greenspon kiboshed plans for Lich to participate in a “Rebel Cruise” as a featured guest alongside infamous provocateur Ezra Levant and other right-wing personalities predicting the optics of her soaking up the sun abroad during a break in the trial could be detrimental sitting in the front row among journalists and filming hot-take videos outside for his legion of paid subscribers The rest of Lich and Barber’s legal funding which has amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars appears to come from two main sources: the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) and the Democracy Fund (TDF) Both registered charities espouse values rooted in protecting civil liberties and constitutional rights they have amassed support from prominent libertarians and some evangelical churches the two entities helped fund lawyers defending participants of the Freedom Convoy and its adjacent movements in various judicial settings which reported receiving more than $7 million in donations in its 2022 tax filings has a history of wading into controversial debates the JCCF has challenged numerous government measures including vaccine mandates and social distancing rules Barber said this group has largely footed his bill the organization revealed it has spent more than $200,000 defending Barber and $120,000 defending Lich before the other group which reported around $2.4 million in gifts in 2022 is still fighting the legality of pandemic-era lockdown measures in various courts and has the backing of former media baron Conrad Black as its historian in residence In a statement TDF confirmed its support for Lich but said the amount it has spent on her defence is “privileged and confidential.” “The total amount spent defending the accused was a small fraction of the resources spent by the police prosecutors and courts on what has turned into the longest mischief trial in Canadian history,” the statement read Both Lich and Barber expressed a desire to return to the life they knew before the convoy and its fallout “I would like to get back to a normal life,” said Lich who has plans to spend more time with her band and train for a powerlifting competition “I think those are the only two things that I still have that feel completely normal,” she said about music and fitness the Freedom Convoy has always been about ending cross-border travel restrictions for unvaccinated truck drivers even though he himself is double-vaccinated.  He said he’s not interested in getting too involved in culture wars and other issues that have followed fellow convoy organizers the once self-proclaimed “online troll” has mellowed out Barber took down Confederate flags that once adorned his garage “Those came down when I realized just how offended some people can be by it,” he said about the flags which were flown historically by the Confederate Army and remain widely associated with white supremacy.  in high school back in the day when people had your Confederate stickers on your back window of your pickups or your licence plates,” he explained “So now the sentiments have changed towards the symbol … I respectfully took the flags down a number of years ago.” Also gone from the garage is the once-ubiquitous “F--k Trudeau” sign that accompanied him with his truck “Big Red” to Ottawa in 2022 “I just don't even want to acknowledge his name anymore,” Barber said of the prime minister In its place on the giant red truck is a new sign that declares: “Proud member of a small Despite his desire to distance from politics Barber revealed he’s been courted to get involved in some capacity in a provincial conservative party in Saskatchewan “I don’t want to be a politician,” he said still seeking justice — and not just from the federal government we're winning anyway,” he said of the various legal sagas Barber longs for quieter days on his farm fixing antique tractors and tending to his hobby farm with family.  Neither of the two convoy leaders intends to let their star fade Lich ultimately sees their actions as unifying “I don’t mean I’m not sorry,” she said in response to the lingering resentment among many Ottawa residents “I'm sorry that they felt that way and I'm sorry that they have so much negative energy in their hearts about it.” Calling the protests a “beautiful experience,” Lich said she’d welcome sitting down with any of her detractors “I can just try and be a good person,” she said people will come to see that and come to know some things about me and realize that I am just a human being And hopefully they will be able to find some forgiveness in their hearts.” Barber said while he didn’t witness any incidents of hate or harassment perpetrated by protesters during the convoy he is sorry for any that may have occurred as we called them — involved with everything,” he said it's all a symptom of our growing polarization as a society “We’re almost desensitized to everyone else’s feelings out there,” he said “Everybody’s about making the next person angry or humiliated.” both Lich and Barber continue to make activism a part of their lives Both have travelled to Europe and elsewhere to meet with like-minded activists They’ve launched a new organization together to raise awareness about vaccine injuries and they continue to participate in speaking circuits and right-wing media circles Barber knows he’s forever linked to a political movement that has inspired multiple narratives about who’s right and who should be held accountable for what happened in 2022 His own version of the story is now mapped out in a sleeve tattoo an indelible reminder of his life-changing journey even if the final destination remains far down the road It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Sign In Register OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers in the protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would stay until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated Perkins-McVey repeatedly quoted Barber's TikTok videos — which he used to communicate with the protesters — as evidence the duo encouraged people to take part in the protest despite the known harms to residents and businesses Barber talked about an empty intersection being "lonely" and said that someone should fix it He also said that if protesters' trucks were removed by authorities I had to watch all these TikToks because words themselves don't really do them justice," Perkins-McVey told the court "You need to see the sarcastic tone or hear it Perkins-McVey went on to talk about how Barber enjoyed a sort of celebrity status in videos depicting his walks around the convoy She said that when either Lich or Barber said something Perkins-McVey found Lich and Barber not guilty of intimidation and counselling someone to commit intimidation Perkins-McVey said intimidation carries a sense of menace or violence She said the evidence does not support that charge because Lich and Barber repeatedly called for protesters to remain peaceful left the courthouse without comment Thursday afternoon said it was a better afternoon than morning — referring to the lone guilty verdict for his client coming before a lunch break "Was it Meatloaf who said two out of three Well five out of six ain't bad," Greenspon quipped He added that he can't comment on the mischief verdict or other matters that are still before the court Lich and Barber were also found not guilty of obstructing police and counselling someone to obstruct police Both were arrested without incident ahead of a mass police enforcement operation that began on Feb Barber was found guilty of counselling others to disobey a court order for telling people to ignore an injunction issued by a judge directing convoy participants to stop honking their truck horns in downtown Ottawa Another charge of counselling others to commit mischief was stayed at the request of the Crown because it was no longer necessary due to the mischief conviction Justice Perkins-McVey had enough evidence to render a guilty verdict Perkins-McVey read an abbreviated version of the 105-page verdict in an Ottawa courtroom Thursday over the course of approximately four hours "We love you Tamara," as she entered the courthouse accompanied by Greenspon This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 3 one of the organizers of the 2022 convoy protest in Ottawa arrives to the courthouse to have a verdict delivered in Ottawa on Thursday We've reduced enemy income on all difficulties and reduced the difficulty of Heroic Pit of Saron OKLAHOMA CITY − An Oklahoma police officer is under investigation after newly released body-worn camera footage shows him throwing a 70-year-old man to the ground during a dispute over a traffic ticket The Oklahoma City Police Department said Lich Vu was hospitalized after the Oct 27 incident for "serious injuries." Thuan Nguyen president-elect of the Vietnamese American Community of Oklahoma told USA TODAY on Tuesday that he visited Vu in the hospital last week and that he was on a feeding tube after suffering a brain bleed and neck injury we want to make sure we see justice in that these things don't happen to another person," Nguyen said The police department said it is conducting an internal investigation and Officer Joseph Gibson is on administrative leave Findings will be presented to the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office once the investigation is completed “The Oklahoma City Police Department is dedicated to transparency and accountability,” the agency said in a statement “We want our community to know that this case is being thoroughly investigated and the review process will take time to complete We ask for your patience as we work to conclude this investigation.” far outpaces other wealthy countries in law enforcement violence The incident in Oklahoma City began with a minor vehicle collision involving Vu and another driver Body-worn camera video released Friday starts with Vu sitting in the driver's seat of his parked car with the door open as Gibson stands in front of him in a sunny parking lot The officer said Vu made an improper U-turn and told him to sign a citation The footage then showed Vu telling the officer he wouldn't sign the ticket Vu got out of the car and gestured to the road as he appeared to explain the crash A woman then appeared in the video and stood next to Vu Gibson is heard telling Vu he will go to jail if he doesn't sign the ticket “I’m ready to go to jail,” Vu responded as they stood in the parking lot Gibson stepped away to speak with the other motorist involved in the crash and issued her a ticket Vu appeared to tap Gibson's chest with the back of his hand Gibson grabbed Vu’s arm and twisted it before throwing him flat onto the pavement as he said: "Get on the ground." Vu appears still for the rest of the video The woman leans down next to Vu's face and says I'm going to call an ambulance" as he handcuffed Vu Police said the handcuffs were removed after paramedics were called The Oklahoma City Police Department did not immediately return USA TODAY's request for comment Tuesday Though Nguyen said the community experiences "implicit bias" in encounters with police it usually doesn't escalate to the kind of "violent outcome" that led to Vu's hospitalization Nguyen said he and other Vietnamese American community leaders met with the Oklahoma City police chief on Thursday and the police department released the bodycam footage the next day "We want to work with our officials," Nguyen said language barriers can impede communication with law enforcement the community wants to hold police accountable for the incident conduct community trainings on how to interact with law enforcement The Mapping Police Violence organization estimates law enforcement officers in the U.S use force on at least 300,000 people each year and about 30% are reported injured as a result The group noted the majority of people that officers use force against are charged with nonviolent offenses The group has been tracking police killings since 2013, and the death toll reached a record high last year at 1,247 Most killings by officers began with traffic stops This year, the group said, law enforcement officers have killed 1,045 people across the nation TrendingDevelopmentNew YorkARockrose pays $65M for former Long Island College Hospital siteMadison grabbed contested Brooklyn property from Fortis in 2022 Rockrose paid $65 million for a Cobble Hill site that was once part of a grand plan to redevelop the former Long Island College Hospital campus The firm bought 91-95 Pacific Street from Madison Realty Capital Previous plans for the site called for a condominium tower but it is not clear what Rockrose intends for it “We are comfortable stepping into complex developments and acting quickly,” Justin Elghanayan Fortis Property Group had sold the site to Madison Realty in October 2022 in order to avoid foreclosure Fortis had planned to build two condo buildings with a total of 150 units most of which would be at the Pacific Street site initiated a UCC foreclosure on the equity interests in the sites after Fortis defaulted on $47.7 million in debt but would not comment on whether it plans to hold onto it Fortis bought the former hospital campus from the State University of New York in 2015 for $240 million after state officials voted to close the hospital which had been operating for more than 150 years The next year Fortis abandoned plans to rezone the site after failing to come to terms with then-City Council member Brad Lander Fortis instead proceeded with a plan to build a smaller market-rate project that required no political approval Fortis and SUNY have since accused each other of failing to fulfill their obligations under the 2015 sale The university system sued Fortis for failing to close on the second phase of the deal said SUNY should have covered costs associated with construction delays which the developer blamed for holding up 2 River Park Gamer metal band Summoning The Lich have released their second album Under The Reviled Throne via Prosthetic Records The album is nothing short of near perfection Each of the tracks on Under The Reviled Throne were written with the purpose of guiding the listener through the Lich’s descent into complete tyranny they tell a tale of hope and resistance via the protagonist Taane is introduced on “The Forest Feasts.” On “The Carrion Fleet,” we’re regaled with the narrative of the city of Bastell going up in flames at the hands of the Lich’s army which leads us into the ominous and doomy song “Arrias Groans.” The Lich is eternal and shall not be defeated “‘Under The Reviled Thron’e is finally out in the wild and I hope everyone has a good time headbanging and getting lost in some dark fantasy storytelling I think it really shows where we have come as musicians as we hone our craft and continue to try and write the catchiest songs about wizards that death metal has to offer Ryan’s riffs work their way straight into my brain like a drill and TJ’s drumming blows me away every time I hear him It’s also John’s last contribution to the band musically after departing to go on an epic quest of his own I can’t thank these dudes enough for writing such epic music for me to abuse with silly lyrics about magick and monsters.” For more information on Bruno’s love for gaming and metal, especially Dungeons And Dragons, check out a prior interview he did with New Noise Magazine here Issue 73 featuring Pinhead Gunpowder is available now This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website  Learn more thousands of Canadians travelled from all corners of the country to the nation’s capital to protest mandatory vaccination policies which turned millions of Canadians into second-class citizens if they did not get injected with the Covid vaccine dissenting healthcare workers and firefighters were fired judges were pressured into getting injected and threatened with consequences for choosing not to do so government officials threatened a tax on the unvaccinated conscientious objectors were fired from their jobs Cross-border Covid vaccine mandates particularly affected Canadian truckers The pressures being applied by governments across Canada to get citizens to bend to their will resulted in what became known as the Freedom Convoy protest Truckers across the country drove to Ottawa to try to meet with federal politicians and air their grievances The Justice Centre sent lawyers to the protest to advise protestors of their constitutional rights Chris Barber and Tamara Lich were arrested in Ottawa on February 17 2022–one day before the brutal police crackdown on Freedom Convoy protestors – and after the federal government illegally invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14 This was the first time the Act had ever been invoked to clear the protest Chris Barber and Tamara Lich were both criminally charged with mischief and counselling others to commit the same offences They have asserted they were peacefully exercising their Charter freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly during the Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa and was originally scheduled to last 16 days “Crown prosecutors in Ontario claim that they do not have enough resources to prosecute people accused of sexual assault and other serious crimes People accused of serious crimes are walking away without facing trial because of extreme delays supposedly caused by the Crown lacking adequate resources Yet the Crown has devoted massive amounts of its limited time and energy to prosecuting peaceful protesters who exercised their fundamental Charter freedoms,” stated John Carpay Lawyer Diane Magas was back in court with Mr. Barber the morning of Friday, September 13, 2024, to hear the Crown’s closing submissions. You can read the Crown’s final arguments here. The Final Submissions for Chris Barber are here Ms. Magas said she will address the court referencing the R. v. DeCaire Appeal decision. She successfully defended Christine DeCaire when the Crown appealed Ms DeCaire’s dismissal on charges of mischief for being at the Freedom Convoy protest Magas hopes the court will use that decision as guidance when considering the current case She will draw attention to paragraphs 30-31 where the Appeal Court noted the Crown still needed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person actually engaged in mischief and that merely being in the vicinity of where someone else might be causing mischief was not enough to convict A date for the verdict was set for March 12 the Justice Centre has provided criminal defence lawyers for Chris Barber Tamara Lich and other Canadians who were criminally charged in February 2022 for having peacefully exercised their Charter freedoms of expression and assembly during the peaceful Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa We have secured favourable outcomes for many individuals who were wrongfully charged as well as negotiated agreements with the consent of clients.”  We are disappointed that the Ontario Court of Justice found Chris Barber and Tamara Lich guilty of mischief for their involvement in the peaceful Freedom Convoy protest The decision follows upon 45 days of hearings in a criminal trial stretching from September 2023 to September 2024 Justice Heather Perkins-McVey delivered the decision in the Ontario Court of Justice at the Ottawa Courthouse Counsel will carefully review the decision and confer with Mr The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that Chris Barber has asked the Ontario Court of Justice for a stay of proceedings against him He argues that the legal advice given to him by police officers and a Superior Court judge during the Freedom Convoy was erroneous and that Justice Heather Perkins-McVey of the Ontario Court of Justice found Mr Barber guilty of mischief and of counselling others to breach a court order That decision followed upon a lengthy 45-day trial stretching from September 2023 to September 2024 Diane Magas, Chris Barber’s lawyer, filed a Stay of Proceedings Application with the Court on April 16 Barber and his legal team argue that he did seek legal advice regarding his actions during the Freedom Convoy protest he followed Ottawa Police Services directions on where to park trucks in downtown Ottawa When an officer asked him to move his truck his lawyer at the time advised him that Justice Maclean of the Superior Court had confirmed that the protest could continue so long as it continued to be peaceful and safe Chris Barber and his legal team are now arguing that he followed all legal advice that was given to him in 2022 but that some of the legal advice he was given turned out to be erroneous Barber’s Application argues for a stay of proceedings against him on the grounds that “he sought advice from lawyers and a Superior Court Judge on the legality of the protest he was involved in.” This Application was filed one day after Chris Barber was informed that the Crown was pursuing a two-year prison sentence against him The Crown prosecutor wants to lock Tamara Lich and me in prison for two years-for standing up for freedom and crush her like she’s just scrap metal or sell it at auction.” Chris Barber did what any law-abiding Canadian would do: seeking out and acting upon the best legal advice available to him,” stated John Carpay “Chris Barber consistently followed the legal advice that he received from police officers “To hold a well-meaning man behind bars for two years and to confiscate his property would bring the administration of justice into disrepute,” Mr “Crown prosecutors are painting a portrait of a dangerous criminal even while Chris Barber sought out and followed legal advice when participating in the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa in 2022 Chris worked within the law when peacefully exercising his Charter freedoms of expression Chris Barber’s Stay of Proceedings application hearing – a hearing where the judge in the case will be asked to set aside the crown’s recommendation of a 2 year jail sentence – is scheduled in the Ottawa courthouse Media Inquiries: media@jccf.ca You can make a secure and convenient online donation here Simply choose how much you would like to give and how often Already have a Kindful account? 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