Live Updates: Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich's trial enters day 21
Lich previously spent almost 50 days behind bars on non-violent offences in relation to her role as an organizer of the anti-mandate demonstrations.
The trial of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber continues on day 21 today in Ottawa. As two of the most prominent faces of the Freedom Convoy, Lich and co-accused Chris Barber are facing charges of mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief, and intimidation. The Freedom Convoy demonstrations drew thousands of Canadians to Ottawa in early 2022 in opposition to COVID-19 restrictions.
Watch a full recap of day 20 of the trial:
Rebel News reporter Robert Kraychik is once again reporting from inside the Ottawa courthouse and will be providing live updates. Videographer Lincoln Jay is also on the scene to cover all of the reactions and commentary from outside the courthouse.
Follow along below:
Diane Magas, Chris Barber's lawyer, is listing specific instances of emails with redacted portions; she wants the emails to be fully disclosed without redactions. Crown is claiming executive privilege as justification to preverve the redactions.https://t.co/TWDiMnjMOA
— Robert Kraychik (@rkraychik) October 20, 2023
Day 21 of the Chris Barber and Tamara Lich trial update from @rkraychik: Ongoing disclosure issue related to police records and a “wiped” Ottawa police officer’s phone leads to an extended recess as the Crown and defence informally discuss a resolution.https://t.co/52zo5bkxKr pic.twitter.com/n7Zxb16pXR
— Lincoln Jay (@lincolnmjay) October 20, 2023
Whatever the discussion looks like between the Crown and defense, the prosecution advised the judge that it must consult with the Ottawa Police Service's legal term to determine if it can fulfill whatever disclosure the defense is seeking.https://t.co/TWDiMnjMOA
— Robert Kraychik (@rkraychik) October 20, 2023
Prosecutors and defense lawyers are informally discussing ongoing disclosure issues. Perhaps there's a way to obtain what was lost (PLT logs, other records/communications) on the "wiped" phone(s) via other methods; other PLT officers' devices, cloud, etc. https://t.co/BKJlLDAorX
— Robert Kraychik (@rkraychik) October 20, 2023
Day 21 of the Chris Barber and Tamara Lich trial: We're on an extended recess as the Crown and defense attorneys discuss a disclosure issue that arose yesterday re: Const. Nicole Bach's "wiped" phone and the lost PLT logs.https://t.co/TWDiMnjMOA
— Robert Kraychik (@rkraychik) October 20, 2023
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The Democracy Fund, a Canadian charity, is supporting Tamara Lich by crowdfunding her legal bills. The cost of expert legal representation is $300,000, which Tamara, an ordinary mom and grandma from Medicine Hat, Alberta, cannot afford. But we have a secret weapon: Lawrence Greenspon, one of Ottawa's top lawyers, is on Tamara's side. Lawrence is accustomed to handling complex and serious cases, but his team is expensive — and they are worth every penny. If you can, please chip in to help cover Tamara's legal fees.
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