Ontario Councillor Facing Criminal Charge Speaks at Meeting, Advocates Denied Deputation

Niagara Falls Coun. Mike Strange, an ex-Olympian in domestic assault case, has raised ire of women's group

Since Niagara Falls Coun. Mike Strange was charged with domestic assault in May, the controversy surrounding the ex-Olympic boxer has taken some odd twists and turns. A women's advocacy group, for instance, isn't allowed to speak in council about an Ontario bill calling for stiffer penalties for municipal elected officials in serious misconduct cases.

Facing criminal assault charge, Councillor Mike Strange asks charity group to drown out women’s rights advocates

Council meeting set for this afternoon

Ontario councillor facing criminal charge speaks at meeting, advocates denied deputation

Members of the Women of Ontario Say No advocacy group sat in the Niagara Falls council chamber, alongside supporters of Coun. Mike Strange.

‘A shocking display of total bias’: Women’s rights group blocked; Councillor Mike Strange given platform to defend himself against assault charge

“That was shocking,” advocate Kate Baggot exclaimed after Tuesday’s Niagara Falls council meeting. “To watch the mayor shut down Lori Lococo only to allow Mike Strange to discuss exactly what they said could not be discussed, was a shocking display…

Facing criminal intimate partner assault charge, Councillor Mike Strange asks charity group to drown out women’s rights advocates at council meeting

Facing criminal intimate partner assault charge, Councillor Mike Strange asks charity group to drown out women’s rights advocates at council meeting.