Ottawa police charge convoy protest organizer Pat King, bail hearing set for Tuesday

Ottawa police have laid four criminal charges against Pat King, one of the main organizers of the truckers' protest against COVID-19 public health measures. He appeared in court on Saturday, a day after his arrest.

King, from Alberta,was charged by Ottawa police with:

• Mischief.
• Counselling to commit the offence of mischief.
• Counselling to committhe offence of disobey court order.
• Counselling to commit the offence of obstruct police.

Ottawa police had previously warned protesters they would face charges or fines if they did not stop blocking streets or assisting others in blocking streets.

King appeared in court on Saturday morning with lawyerJames Gilbert. Tim Wightman represented the Crown.

King wore a green camouflage jacket with a grey sweater and appearedrelaxed.

Justice of the peace Karen Baum adjourned the caseto Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. E.T. for a bail hearing.

Two of the other main convoyorganizers,Chris Barber and Tamara Lich,were arrested on Thursday. On Friday, Barber was released on bailwith conditions, includingthat he leave Ottawa within 24 hours of his release.