Freedom Convoy Sentencing: Lawyers Request Absolute Discharge, Sentencing to Come in October

Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber (R) make their way with counsel to the Public Order Emergency Commission hearing in Ottawa on Nov. 1, 2022. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA—Lawyers for Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are requesting an absolute discharge for their clients, telling an Ottawa court that the two encouraged protesters to remain peaceful and cooperate with police.

Meanwhile, Justice Heather Perkins-McVey, who is presiding over the court, said on July 24 that she will announce sentences for the two in October.