Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King has been granted bail after spending 150 days in jail..The decision on King's bail status came after a two-day bail review hearing last week. Superior Court Justice Anne London-Weinstein handed down the decision in an Ottawa courtroom on Monday..There was a publication ban on the evidence and reasons for the decision..In the courtroom, some supporters of King began crying as the judge delivered her decision..King was released from jail on Monday afternoon and will return to Alberta until his judicial pre-trial is scheduled. He must leave Ottawa within 24 hours..King's bail conditions stipulate he must reside with a surety in Alberta. He must also abide by a no-contact order with organizers Tamara Lich, Tom Marazzo, Benjamin Ditcher, and Chris Barber, unless he is in the presence of legal counsel..King is prohibited from using social media, has a curfew of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and cannot be involved in movements associated with the Freedom Convoy..King must also post a $25,000 cash bond to guarantee his next court appearance..Following King's arrest on February 18th in Ottawa, he was charged with mischief, intimidation, obstructing police, and disobeying a court order..Last April, King was also charged with three counts each of perjury and obstruction of justice.
Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King has been granted bail after spending 150 days in jail..The decision on King's bail status came after a two-day bail review hearing last week. Superior Court Justice Anne London-Weinstein handed down the decision in an Ottawa courtroom on Monday..There was a publication ban on the evidence and reasons for the decision..In the courtroom, some supporters of King began crying as the judge delivered her decision..King was released from jail on Monday afternoon and will return to Alberta until his judicial pre-trial is scheduled. He must leave Ottawa within 24 hours..King's bail conditions stipulate he must reside with a surety in Alberta. He must also abide by a no-contact order with organizers Tamara Lich, Tom Marazzo, Benjamin Ditcher, and Chris Barber, unless he is in the presence of legal counsel..King is prohibited from using social media, has a curfew of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and cannot be involved in movements associated with the Freedom Convoy..King must also post a $25,000 cash bond to guarantee his next court appearance..Following King's arrest on February 18th in Ottawa, he was charged with mischief, intimidation, obstructing police, and disobeying a court order..Last April, King was also charged with three counts each of perjury and obstruction of justice.
