‘Freedom Convoy’ Organizer Pat King Convicted on Five Charges

The Canadian protest leader faces up to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of mischief and other offenses related to the 2022 Ottawa blockade.

Pat King, a prominent figure in Canada's 2022 'Freedom Convoy' protests, has been found guilty on five charges, including mischief and disobeying court orders.
The protests, initially opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for truckers, gridlocked Ottawa for three weeks and disrupted U.S.-Canada border crossings.
Crown prosecutors relied heavily on King’s social media videos, which showed him encouraging disruptive actions such as honking and blocking streets.
King was acquitted of more serious charges, including intimidation, but could still face up to 10 years in prison for the convictions.
The verdict marks a significant legal outcome from the protests, which prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to invoke the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canadian history.