Where the Lich, Barber Trial Stands After 7 Weeks

Crown prosecutors are still trying to establish that Ms. Lich and Mr. Barber had ‘control and influence’ over protesters in downtown Ottawa.
Where the Lich, Barber Trial Stands After 7 Weeks
Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber wait for the Public Order Emergency Commission hearing to begin, in Ottawa on Nov. 1, 2022. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Seven weeks into the trial of Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, the court still hasn’t heard from all witnesses.

Crown prosecutors decided to drop a bail violation charge against Ms. Lich on Oct. 23 in an attempt to limit the scope of the court and reduce ongoing delays in the trial. With the Crown’s argument dragging on nearly twice as long as expected, prosecutors have chosen to drop the bail violation charge to focus on the other charges Ms. Lich is facing.