Tamara Lich, a prominent figure in the “Freedom Convoy,” is challenging her conviction for mischief related to the 2022 Ottawa protest. In April, Lich was convicted of mischief, while her co-accused, Chris Barber, was found guilty of both mischief and inciting others to defy a court order. The court acquitted them of other charges but determined that their actions transitioned from peaceful protest to criminal behavior.
Following a 42-day trial that concluded years after their initial charges, Lich’s lawyer, Lawrence Greenspon, has filed an appeal with the Ontario Court of Appeal. Greenspon argues that the guilty verdict was unjustified and lacked sufficient evidence. He also asserts that Lich advocated for peace during the protest, which should have been protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Lich is seeking to have her conviction overturned and receive an acquittal or, alternatively, to have the guilty verdict set aside for a new trial. Meanwhile, Barber’s sentencing process is ongoing as prosecutors aim to seize the truck he utilized during the 2022 protests in Ottawa. Delays in the truck seizure proceedings have granted Barber additional time to pursue an appeal.