Articles tagged Peaceful Protest

Freedom Convoy lawyers ask for dismissal of Ottawa citizens’ $290 million class-action suit

Lawyers representing Freedom Convoy leaders filed an application to dismiss the lawsuit as a 'Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) – a lawsuit designed to silence the expression of peaceful protesters.'

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Anthony Murdoch

• Dec 13, 2023Dec 14, 2023

Freedom Convoy leaders’ trial concludes for 2023 but will resume in 2024

The trial, which began on September 5, 2023, was supposed to have lasted just over two weeks.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Dec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023

Freedom Convoy leaders’ lawyers argue defendants encouraged peaceful protesting

Freedom Convoy leader Chris Barber's legal counsel argued that text messages he sent to both police and fellow protesters during the convoy prove he was not encouraging people to commit crimes.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Dec 1, 2023Dec 4, 2023

Freedom Convoy leaders’ lawyers ask court to dismiss ‘weak’ case over lack of evidence

'There is no evidence of any of the leaders of the Freedom Convoy 2022 agreeing to pursue their ends by way of illegal activity,' the defense team wrote, asking for the case to be dismissed.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Nov 27, 2023Nov 28, 2023

Freedom Convoy judge questions why Ottawa police officers had phone data wiped during protest

Justice Heather Perkins-McVey noted that it was 'unusual' that the officers knew 'they had to have their phones upgraded and yet did not take the responsible steps to ensure that all the evidence and disclosure was preserved.'

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Anthony Murdoch

• Oct 27, 2023Oct 30, 2023

Trial against Freedom Convoy leaders Tamara Lich, Chris Barber on pause until October 11

Justice Perkins-McVey has agreed to meet with lawyers on September 29 to discuss the slow pace of the trial and to figure out how to proceed.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Sep 26, 2023Sep 27, 2023

Danielle Smith refuses to expel Alberta caucus member who attended Million Person March

'MLA Jason Stephan spoke on behalf of parents and constituents, exercising his freedom of speech peacefully,' said Danielle Smith's press secretary after opposition called for Stephan to be expelled from caucus.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Sep 22, 2023Sep 26, 2023

Freedom Convoy trial is about vilifying opponents of COVID mandates, lawyer says

'It is the government and the police authorities that should be answering questions about why they chose to stand against citizens rather than with citizens,' said Alberta lawyer Eva Chipiuk.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Sep 12, 2023Sep 13, 2023

Pro-life group to hold prayer rally at Catholic clinic allowing J&J vaccine distribution

Bishop Timothy Doherty of the Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana, gave the go-ahead for a vaccination clinic on church property using the objectionable aborted-tainted COVID-19 drug.

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Patrick Delaney

• Apr 9, 2021Jul 30, 2021

PA Dem rep who harassed elderly pro-lifer inspires ‘massive’ pro-life rally in Philly

'I know he prefers to target elderly women and teenage girls, but now he'll have the opportunity to pick on someone his own size,' said Matt Walsh, who will attend the rally along with Lila Rose, Abby Johnson, and others.

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Calvin Freiburger

• May 7, 2019Jun 18, 2021

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Articles tagged Peaceful Protest

Freedom Convoy lawyers ask for dismissal of Ottawa citizens’ $290 million class-action suit

Freedom Convoy leaders’ trial concludes for 2023 but will resume in 2024

Freedom Convoy leaders’ lawyers argue defendants encouraged peaceful protesting

Freedom Convoy leaders’ lawyers ask court to dismiss ‘weak’ case over lack of evidence

Freedom Convoy judge questions why Ottawa police officers had phone data wiped during protest

Danielle Smith refuses to expel Alberta caucus member who attended Million Person March

Pro-life group to hold prayer rally at Catholic clinic allowing J&J vaccine distribution

PA Dem rep who harassed elderly pro-lifer inspires ‘massive’ pro-life rally in Philly