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The trial of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber — two of the most well-known faces of the Freedom Convoy — enters day four today in Ottawa. The Freedom Convoy demonstrations drew thousands of Canadians to Ottawa in early 2022 in opposition to strict COVID-19 restrictions.

Local resident shows support for Tamara Lich and Chris Barber outside of the Ottawa Courthouse. Day 4 of their trial is underway.

More at https://t.co/52zo5bkxKr @rkraychik pic.twitter.com/dz1NhyxYie

— Lincoln Jay (@lincolnmjay) September 8, 2023

An Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer who responded to the Freedom Convoy protests in an intelligence capacity is expected to testify today.

Day 4 of the Chris Barber/Tamara Lich trial is underway; expecting an Ottawa Police Service officer who operated in an intelligence capacity with respect to surveiling the Freedom Convoy to be called as a witness for the prosecution.https://t.co/TWDiMnjMOA

— Robert Kraychik (@rkraychik) September 8, 2023

The judge presiding over the trial expressed her disapproval with the prosecution's attempt to add more evidence during day four of the trial. She admitted that it compromises the defence's ability to respond.

Judge says three times she "is very unhappy" w/the Crown's attempt to introduce new evidence on day 4, adds that it should've been done "long before" the trial's beginning, and that it compromises disclosure and the defense's ability to prepare/respond.https://t.co/TWDiMnjMOA

— Robert Kraychik (@rkraychik) September 8, 2023

The judge and prosecution have a "disagreement" about "hearsay circumstantial evidence."

Judge: "You can't have hearsay circumstantial evidence."

Prosecutor: "Yes, you can."

Judge: "I think that's where we disagree."

Judge and prosecutor go back and forth on admissibility of "social media" posts from unknown sources as evidence of crimes.https://t.co/TWDiMnjMOA

— Robert Kraychik (@rkraychik) September 8, 2023

The prosecution played video of Freedom Convoy volunteer Tom Marazzo, in which he emphasized the need to remain peaceful.

Prosecution played video of a 02/2022 press conference led by Freedom Convoy volunteer @TomMarazzo w/Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. Marazzo repeatedly emphasized "PEACEFUL" protest; "We will not resist. We will not be violent. This is a peaceful protest."https://t.co/TWDiMnjMOA

— Robert Kraychik (@rkraychik) September 8, 2023

You can watch a full recap of day three of the trial below:

This page will be updated as proceedings continue.