LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A protester arrested at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., acted surprised when police told him he was being charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

Anthony Olienick also said he didn’t threaten to kill anyone.

About three hours of the video statement he gave to police after his arrest on Feb. 14, 2022, was played at his jury trial Monday.

About three hours of the video statement Anthony Olienick gave to police after his arrest on Feb. 14, 2022, was played for the jury Monday{ai:summary}<p>Protester arrested at border blockade near Coutts, Alta., charged with conspiracy to commit murder claims innocence. Anthony Olienick denies making threats. Video statement played at trial. #crime</p>

Accused in Coutts blockade trial said he was surprised by murder-conspiracy charge and was ’just protesting’

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