Share this Story : Lich, Barber convoy trial closing arguments expected today (LIVE BLOG) Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Lich, Barber convoy trial closing arguments expected today (LIVE BLOG) The trial of accused convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber reconvenes with closing arguments from Crown prosecutors and the defence. Author of the article: Aedan Helmer Published Aug 13, 2024 • 1 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.
Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber at the Public Order Emergency Commission in Nov. 1, 2022 in Ottawa. Photo by Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press Article content The trial of accused convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber reconvenes this week with closing arguments expected from both Crown prosecutors and the defence teams.
The high-profile mischief trial commenced Sept. 5 and extended far beyond the initial estimates as the proceedings were beset with lengthy delays and court challenges. The prosecution, led by Crown attorneys Tim Radcliffe and Siobhain Wetscher, closed its case against the two convoy leaders in November after calling evidence from 16 Crown witnesses across 27 trial days.
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Activate your Online Access Now Article content The trial was initially set for 16 days. Still at issue is a motion filed by the Crown, called a Carter application, alleging Lich and Barber acted together in a “conspiracy or common design” to gridlock downtown streets during the three-week convoy demonstration, and that evidence against one accused organizer should apply to both. Lich is represented by Lawrence Greenspon and Eric Granger; Barber is represented by Diane Magas and Marwa Younes.
The defence elected to call no evidence or witnesses to testify. Both sides are expected to deliver closing arguments this week to the presiding judge, Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey. Lich and Barber were among the first convoy participants to face charges after they were arrested on Feb.
17, 2022, on the eve of a massive two-day police operation to clear the protest from downtown streets. Barber and Lich were jointly charged with mischief, obstruction, intimidation and counselling others to commit similar offences. Follow along here for live updates throughout the day: Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Lich, Barber convoy trial closing arguments expected today (LIVE BLOG) Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Comments You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.
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