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Globe and Mail
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
Convoy organizer asks for stay of proceedings after guilty verdict
Convoy organizer Chris Barber has asked for a stay of proceedings, two weeks after an Ontario judge found him and Tamara Lich guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa. According to a news release from the non-profit helping his defence, Barber is arguing the proceedings should be halted because he 'sought advice from lawyers, police and a Superior Court Judge' on the legality of the protest. The application was filed a day after Barber learned Crown prosecutors were pursuing a two-year prison sentence, according to the news release from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. The organization said the application, if successful, would allow Barber to avoid jail time. Barber and Lich were key figures and in the protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would remain until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated. In finding them guilty, the trial judge concluded the evidence showed Barber had encouraged people to join or remain at the protest, despite knowing the adverse effect it was having on downtown residents and businesses.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Freedom Convoy' organizer asks for stay of proceedings after guilty verdict
OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber has asked for a stay of proceedings, two weeks after an Ontario judge found him and Tamara Lich guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa. According to a news release from the non-profit helping his defence, Barber is arguing the proceedings should be halted because he "sought advice from lawyers, police and a Superior Court Judge" on the legality of the protest. The application was filed a day after Barber learned Crown prosecutors were pursuing a two-year prison sentence, according to the news release from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. The organization said the application, if successful, would allow Barber to avoid jail time. Barber and Lich were key figures and in the protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would remain until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated. In finding them guilty, the trial judge concluded the evidence showed Barber had encouraged people to join or remain at the protest, despite knowing the adverse effect it was having on downtown residents and businesses. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 17, 2025. The Canadian Press staff
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Canada Freedom Convoy leaders found guilty of mischief
Two leaders behind the "Freedom Convoy" protest that caused Canada's capital to descend into gridlock for weeks in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief but cleared of most other charges against them, Canadian media report. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber faced six charges, including mischief, obstructing police, and intimidation. Their lengthy criminal trial was heard over 45 days over a course of the year. Both had pleaded not guilty. The two were part of a group that led a convoy of lorries to Ottawa to protest against Covid-19 measures and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government. The verdict was delivered on Thursday in an Ottawa courtroom. Both were found guilty of counselling others to commit mischief and committing mischief, but that last finding was stayed after a request by Crown attorneys, CBC reported. Barber was additionally found guilty of counselling others to disobey a court order. Their sentencing will be at a later date. Over the course of the trial, the Crown had argued that the pair held prominent and leading roles in the protests - both had large social media presence and appeared at convoy press events - and that many protesters took their cues from them. Defence lawyers argued their clients sometimes assisted police in controlling the protests and never encouraged any unlawful behaviour. The February 2022 protests were initially sparked by a federal vaccine mandate for lorry drivers crossing the US-Canada border. Convoys of some 400 heavy trucks and other vehicles descended on Ottawa, Canada's capital, and blockaded city streets around parliament for three weeks. City officials deemed it an "occupation". Separate protests also blocked a key US-Canada border crossing near Detroit, and in the provinces of Alberta and Manitoba. The protests received international attention and inspired similar copycat demonstrations abroad. They came to an end after Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act - the first time the Canadian law has been used - which allowed police to clear the streets and the government to impose bans on public assembly and other measures. In February, Pat King, another of the central organisers of the protest, received three months house arrest after being found guilty on five counts, including one count each of mischief, counselling others to commit mischief and counselling others to obstruct police. The Crown, which had asked for 10 years behind bars, is appealing that sentence.
BBC News
04-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Canada Freedom Convoy leaders found guilty of mischief
Two leaders behind the "Freedom Convoy" protest that caused Canada's capital to descend into gridlock for weeks in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief but cleared of most other charges against them, Canadian media Lich and Chris Barber faced six charges, including mischief, obstructing police, and intimidation. Their lengthy criminal trial was heard over 45 days over a course of the year. Both had pleaded not two were part of a group that led a convoy of lorries to Ottawa to protest against Covid-19 measures and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government. The verdict was delivered on Thursday in an Ottawa courtroom. Both were found guilty of counselling others to commit mischief and committing mischief, but that last finding was stayed after a request by Crown attorneys, CBC reported. Barber was additionally found guilty of counselling others to disobey a court sentencing will be at a later date. Over the course of the trial, the Crown had argued that the pair held prominent and leading roles in the protests - both had large social media presence and appeared at convoy press events - and that many protesters took their cues from lawyers argued their clients sometimes assisted police in controlling the protests and never encouraged any unlawful behaviour. The February 2022 protests were initially sparked by a federal vaccine mandate for lorry drivers crossing the US-Canada of some 400 heavy trucks and other vehicles descended on Ottawa, Canada's capital, and blockaded city streets around parliament for three officials deemed it an "occupation".Separate protests also blocked a key US-Canada border crossing near Detroit, and in the provinces of Alberta and protests received international attention and inspired similar copycat demonstrations came to an end after Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act - the first time the Canadian law has been used - which allowed police to clear the streets and the government to impose bans on public assembly and other measures. In February, Pat King, another of the central organisers of the protest, received three months house arrest after being found guilty on five counts, including one count each of mischief, counselling others to commit mischief and counselling others to obstruct Crown, which had asked for 10 years behind bars, is appealing that sentence.
ArabGT
12-02-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
The New Corvette ZR1 Continues to Break Records
Chevrolet has officially revealed the record-breaking performances of the new Corvette ZR1 across several prestigious racetracks in the United States. With its sights seemingly set on outperforming German Porsche models, the latest iteration of the Corvette is proving to be a dominant force in the high-performance sports car segment. Although the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has yet to hit public roads in its final production form, it has already solidified its place as one of the most powerful American sports cars to date. It previously set a top-speed record on the high-speed oval at the ATP Automotive Testing Center in Papenburg, Germany, and now, it's making history on home soil with a series of record-breaking lap times. Lap Records Set by the 2025 Corvette ZR1 General Motors, Chevrolet's parent company, recorded the ZR1's lap times at five of the most renowned racetracks in the United States: Road America – 2:08.6 minutes Road Atlanta – 1:22.8 minutes Virginia International Raceway (VIR Full Course) – 1:47.7 minutes (VIR Grand Course) – 2:32.3 minutes Watkins Glen International – 1:52.7 minutes With General Motors engineers behind the wheel, the 2025 Corvette ZR1 shattered lap records on each of these tracks. Taking on Porsche and McLaren The new ZR1 outpaced the Porsche 911 GT3 RS at Road America by five seconds, improving upon the German sports car's previous lap time of 2:13.8 minutes with a blistering 2:08.6-minute run. At Road Atlanta, lead development engineer Chris Barber shaved two seconds off the Porsche GT2 RS's lap record, clocking 1:22.8 minutes compared to the 1:24.8 minutes set by the Porsche. Meanwhile, at VIR's Grand Course, global vehicle performance manager Aaron Link managed to beat the McLaren Senna's lap time by two seconds, with the Corvette ZR1 finishing in 2:32.3 minutes—a faster run than the $1.2 million British supercar, which completed the lap in 2:34.9 minutes. Performance and Power: The Heart of the ZR1 The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is built for record-breaking speed, powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 LT7 engine, delivering an impressive 1,064 horsepower and 1,123 Nm of torque. This powerhouse is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, ensuring lightning-fast gear shifts. Performance figures include: 0 to 96 km/h in 2.3 seconds Quarter-mile time of 9.6 seconds Top speed of 375 km/h Pricing and Future Challenges When the 2025 Corvette ZR1 officially goes on sale, it will start at $174,995, equivalent to 656,231 Saudi riyals. With such an impressive track record, it may soon take on the title of the fastest American car at the Nürburgring, potentially dethroning the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD, which currently holds that distinction.
