A Crown prosecutor argues that Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich should be sent back to jail until her trial after accusing her of breaching her bail conditions by agreeing to accept an award that recognizes her contribution in “advancing and preserving freedom in Canada.”
Lich appeared virtually on May 19 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, where lawyers wrangled over how the bail hearing should proceed.
She was arrested and charged with counselling to commit mischief on Feb. 17 for her role in organizing the three-week Freedom Convoy truckers’ protest in Ottawa calling for an end to COVID-19 mandates and restrictions.
The arrest came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a state of emergency on Feb. 14, giving the police additional powers to remove protesters and vehicles parked at the national capital….