OTTAWA — The defence lawyer for a prominent organizer of the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa says he is not responsible for the mischief that ensued during the protest.

Defence Lawyer Natasha Calvinho began her closing arguments today by asking the court to dismiss the charges against King, and blamed police, city officials and other protesters for allowing tensions to escalate during the protest.

King's defence asked the court to dismiss his charges, and blamed police, city officials and other protesters for escalating tensions{ai:summary}<p>In the murky aftermath of the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, defense attorney Natasha Calvinho stepped into the ring, declaring her client, King, a mere pawn. She pointed fingers at the police and city officials, claiming they stoked the chaos rather than quelled it. </p><p>Now it’s up to the court to decide who bears the true weight of mischief. #crime</p>

Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King’s lawyer asks for charges to be dropped in closing arguments

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