Pat King, a noted leader in the anti-COVID restrictions protest in 2022, was found guilty by an Ottawa judge on five charges on Friday, including mischief and defying a court order. His rise to prominence was largely fueled by his effective use of social media and videos that rallied support during the trucker convoy, which effectively seized control of Canada's capital for over a month.
This case becomes part of a broader wave of legal actions against key figures involved in protests across Canada. In a related past ruling, two individuals received sentences exceeding six years due to their involvement in a separate protest in Coutts, Alberta, where police intercepted a significant cache of weapons.
The ongoing legal proceedings also include verdicts pending for fellow protest organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, who participated in the Ottawa demonstrations alongside King. Mischief, under Canada’s criminal law, typically involves actions causing property damage or disruptions, and can lead to severe penalties, with a maximum prison term of 10 years.
King's legal representative has yet to respond to media inquiries regarding the verdict.
