Pat King awaits February sentencing for convoy protest role
The demonstrations attracted thousands to Parliament Hill, opposing COVID-19 public health measures, vaccine mandates, and government policies.
Pat King, a self-proclaimed key organizer of the 2022 Ottawa Freedom Convoy protests, will be sentenced on February 7 after being found guilty of mischief and disobeying a court order.
Pat King takes smoke break while his sentencing hearing is in recess.
— Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) January 16, 2025
Today, crown and defence counsel will argue what the punishment for his five convictions should be; the judge’s decision will likely be rendered within a few weeks.#cdnpoli #Ottawa #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/toLe4TVQnU
Ontario Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland delivered the guilty verdict in November while acquitting King of three counts of intimidation and one of obstructing police.
Qweenie claims she was best friends with Pat King until yesterday, but now sounds jilted:
— Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) January 16, 2025
“I got a tattoo of his body on my body… for him to stab me in the back.”
She makes several vague, scandalous allegations.#cdnpoli #Ottawa #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/Gb1X3NXINl
King made himself one of the most visible faces of the demonstrations opposing COVID-19 mandates, now could face up to 10 years in prison.
CBC reporter doing live segment about Pat King’s sentencing hearing contends with questions and criticism from Freedom Convoy supporters. #cdnpoli #Ottawa #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/rWJIgXUIkK
— Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) January 16, 2025
His defence seeks a sentence limited to time served and probation, highlighting his five months in pretrial detention. King also spent over a week in custody after allegations of breaching bail conditions.
Qweenie apparently has big feelings about Pat King.#cdnpoli #Ottawa #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/TSFqpIzK0x
— Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) January 16, 2025
The demonstrations attracted thousands to Parliament Hill, opposing COVID-19 public health measures, vaccine mandates, and government policies.
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