Defence Lawyers in Freedom Convoy Trial Begin Argument

The defence argues there isn’t enough evidence to prove Tamara Lich and Chris Barber worked together at a level where a conspiracy to commit crimes occurred.

Tamara Lich walks with her lawyer Lawrence Greenspon (L) as they make their way to the courthouse on the first day of Lich’s trial, in Ottawa on Sept. 5, 2023. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA—The defence lawyers for Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have begun making their case, arguing against the Crown’s request that a criminal charge against one should apply to the other, as there is not enough evidence to prove the pair worked together at a level where a conspiracy to commit crimes occurred.

“Ultimately, our submission is what’s required in order to invoke the co-conspirators exception, if there’s something more, a plan that’s more focused and specific than an overarching commonality of purpose,” said counsel for Ms. Lich Eric Grainger on Nov. 27.