OTTAWA — Defence lawyers making final arguments on behalf of one of the prominent Freedom Convoy organizers are maintaining their client’s innocence, with proceedings scheduled to continue next week.

Diane Magas argued before a judge Thursday that her client, Chris Barber, never meant to gridlock Ottawa and that he is not responsible for the actions of convoy participants.

Chris Barber's lawyer says he never meant to gridlock Ottawa and that he is not responsible for the actions of convoy participants{ai:summary}<p>In the shadowy corridors of Ottawa’s courts, a defense lawyer declares her man’s innocence. Chris Barber, a figure of the Freedom Convoy, stands accused, but his counsel insists he’s not the puppet master of the chaos that choked the city. </p><p>The legal dance will continue, as fate hangs in the balance. #society</p>

Defence argues Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber was working with police to ease tensions

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