‘They Were Barricaded’: Defence Begins Case in Trial for Freedom Convoy Organizer

‘They Were Barricaded’: Defence Begins Case in Trial for Freedom Convoy Organizer
Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on May 16, 2024. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby
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The defence for Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King is arguing that protesters were trapped within downtown Ottawa when police moved to end the three-week demonstration in 2022.

That February, Ottawa police warned protesters they would face charges if they didn’t stop blocking streets, and Mr. King was one of those arrested during the operation.