UPDATE: Marco Van Huigenbos has been sentenced to 120 days in jail with no options for conditions. Upon the court's conclusion, he will head directly to jail. George Janzen was given a 90-day sentence with conditions to be served in the community, not in jail.

The judge pointed to Van Huigenbos' lack of remorse and noted Janzen was on the path to rehabilitation as he handed out the two sentences.

The third defendant, Alex Van Herk, awaits his sentencing at a future date.

Ezra Levant is at the King's Bench of Alberta Lethbridge Court House, where he's reporting on the sentencing hearing for the three men who were convicted in April of mischief for their role in the Coutts blockade. However, only two of the three are set to receive their sentences today following the third's change in legal counsel.

Marco Van Huigenbos and George Janzen are anticipated to receive their sentences today, while Alex Van Herk, meanwhile, will see his sentencing delayed until a further date after changing lawyers.

As part of Rebel News in-depth reporting on the legal proceedings arising from the Freedom Convoy protests and the Coutts blockade, Ezra will be posting live updates on X from the sentencing hearing.

These three men, often referred to as the "Coutts Three", are facing charges stemming from their involvement in the 2022 protests against COVID-19 mandates at the Coutts, Alberta border crossing. 

Follow along for updates below:

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