The hearing to review the warranty of the organizer of the Ottawa escort, Pat King, stopped abruptly and unexpectedly after only a few hours on Wednesday.
The Ontario Supreme Court heard evidence that King should have been released on bail after his lawyer asked for a review of the court’s original decision to keep him in jail pending trial.
Details of the latter procedure are subject to a publication ban and may not be disclosed out of court.
The court also banned any publication on the reason for the sudden postponement, at least until the court resumed on Thursday.
King was a key figure in the three-week protest against restrictions on COVID-19 and the federal government that flooded downtown Ottawa with heavy trucks, blocking roads and shouting loud horns at all hours.
He faces 10 charges related to his involvement, including harassment, intimidation, obstruction of police and disobedience to a court order.
King denied the warranty on February 25.
On Wednesday, he appeared freshly shaved, in jeans, a gray flannel shirt and a vest with his hair in a neat braid.
The hearing was initially expected to last two days.
This Canadian Press report was first published on April 13, 2022.
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The Ontario Supreme Court heard evidence that King should have been released on bail after his lawyer asked for a review of the court’s original decision to keep him in jail pending trial. Details of the latter procedure are subject to a publication ban and may not be disclosed out of court.
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Judge Graeme Mew also banned any publication on the reason for the sudden adjournment, at least until the court resumed on Thursday. King was a key figure in the three-week protest against restrictions on COVID-19 and the federal government that flooded downtown Ottawa with heavy trucks, blocking roads and shouting loud horns at all hours. The story goes on under the ad He faces 10 charges related to his involvement, including harassment, intimidation, obstruction of police and disobedience to a court order. King denied the warranty on February 25. On Wednesday, he appeared freshly shaved, in jeans, a gray flannel shirt and a vest with his hair in a neat braid. The hearing was initially expected to last two days. Ontario MP Randy Hillier announced Wednesday that he also intends to refer his case to the Supreme Court to challenge the terms of his protest-related bail. 0:48 Truckers protest: Police say Ottawa escort a threat to national security a week before Emergency Law Truckers protest: Ottawa escort threatens national security week ahead of emergency law needs – March 24, 2022 Hillier, an independent member of the provincial legislature, has been released from prison but still faces nine charges, including obstructing or resisting a public official, assaulting a peace or public official, and advising a prosecuting official. Trending Stories
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The story goes on under the ad One of the conditions of his release is to refrain from opposing COVID-19’s mandates on social media or to support anti-mandate motives. He has also been barred from downtown Ottawa, in addition to meeting with his lawyer. His lawyer, David Amber, argued that the circumstances were contrary to his duties as MPP. Anber announced on Twitter that the Ontario Supreme Court will hear Hillier’s appeal on April 28. Another convoy organizer, Tamara Lich, also announced her intention to challenge the warranty term that prohibits her from using social media. Proponents of her case have been working to make the actual transcript of this statement available online. People claiming to be King’s friends and family continued to operate his Facebook page, The Real Pat King, while he was in custody.
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Fund officials have asked for donations from supporters to fund his legal defense. “Pat King is seeking the support of his friends and family to cover his legal costs so that he can be released on bail and then start preparing for his trial. “The amount to cover the review and trial of the bail is estimated to exceed $ 100,000,” said a post from March 18. The story goes on under the ad The site claims to have raised $ 62,400, although it could not be verified, as donations were made electronically via direct mail to a private email address. The protest in Ottawa made international headlines in February, when companies were forced to close their doors for weeks amid what officials called a “state of lawlessness” in the city center. The federal government has for the first time invoked emergency law in an effort to disperse protesters. He allowed the financial institutions to freeze the bank accounts of those involved and gave the police emergency powers to remove people from the parliamentary section. © 2022 The Canadian Press
