Protesters Didn’t Say They Joined Convoy Due to Organizers’ Influence, Officer Agrees

Protesters Didn’t Say They Joined Convoy Due to Organizers’ Influence, Officer Agrees
Chris Barber arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Sept. 19, 2023. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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An Ottawa police liaison officer testifying in the trial of Chris Barber and Tamara Lich, agreed on Nov. 1 that none of the protesters he communicated with, indicated they were participating in the Freedom Convoy because they were influenced by the high-profile organizers.

Acting Sgt. Jordan Blonde, who described himself as a “secondary” contact to Mr. Barber, confirmed as much when prompted with a question from defence lawyer Lawrence Greenspon, who is representing Ms. Lich.