By Erika Ibrahim in Ottawa
Pat King, an organizer of the "Freedom Convoy" that paralyzed downtown Ottawa for three weeks last winter, has been granted bail.
The decision was delivered in an Ottawa courtroom Monday by Superior Court Justice Anne London-Weinstein.
The proceedings were covered by a publication ban.
King nodded as the judge's reasons were handed down, wearing a plaid shirt and his hair in a long braid.
In the courtroom, supporters wearing t-shirts that said "Free Pat King" brought tissues to their eyes as the judge delivered her decision.
London-Weinstein said King will have to leave Ottawa in 24 hours to return to Alberta, where he will be required to live with a surety.
Conditions of King's bail include a ban on social media use and to refrain from taking part in activities related to the convoy.
King is also forbidden from contacting other convoy organizers including Chris Barber, Benjamin Dichter, Tamara Lich and Tom Marazzo unless in the presence of counsel.
He is also expected to adhere to a curfew of 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
King was back in court last week after a hearing in April came to an abrupt halt when his lawyer’s computer appeared to be hacked.
The day after the April hearing, the Crown announced it was charging King with three counts each of perjury and obstruction of justice.
The latest accusations were in addition to 10 charges related to King’s involvement in the Ottawa protest last winter.
The previous charges include mischief, intimidation, obstructing police and disobeying a court order.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2022.
Feature image - Supporters of “Freedom Convoy” organizer Pat King wait at an Ottawa court Monday, July 18, 2022. King, an organizer of the convoy that paralyzed downtown Ottawa for three weeks earlier this year, was granted bail. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick.
