US EditionConservative MPs Publicly Support ‘Freedom Convoy’ Organizers Ahead of Sentencing
OTTAWA, CANADA, JUL 20 – Conservative MPs, led by Pierre Poilievre, criticize Crown's proposed seven- and eight-year sentences for Freedom Convoy leaders, calling them disproportionate compared to lenient punishments for violent offenders.
- The Crown is seeking a seven-year prison sentence for Tamara Lich and an eight-year sentence for Chris Barber due to their roles in the Freedom Convoy protests, described as "the worst case of mischief" by the judge.
- Prosecutors argue that the sentences reflect the severe disruption caused by the protest and the moral culpability of Lich and Barber, despite their claims of political expression rights.
- The court previously found both Lich and Barber guilty of mischief, and their upcoming sentencing hearing is set to begin on July 23, as confirmed by Lich in a tweet.
- Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the Crown's recommendations, highlighting perceived inconsistencies in sentencing for violent offenders versus protest-related charges.
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LifeSiteNewsTamara Lich says Carney government wants her jailed for 7 years
From LifeSiteNews By Anthony Murdoch The Freedom Convoy leader shared that she expects the Canadian government to pursue an eight-year prison sentence for co-leader Chris Barber. Freedom Convoy leader Tamara Lich revealed over the weekend that the Canadian federal government is looking to lock her up in jail for no less than seven years and her counterpart, Chris Barber, for eight years. On Saturday, Lich took to X to announce the news, writing,…
'How is this justice?' Poilievre, Conservative MPs show support for Freedom Convoy leaders ahead of sentencing
OTTAWA -- Several Conservative MPs are criticizing the Crown's approach to prosecuting two key organizers of the Freedom Convoy protests, with the party's deputy leader calling it an act of "political vengeance."
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