The legal definition of mischief in Canada covers acts that damage property or create disturbances. Convicted individuals could face penalties as severe as ten years in prison. Mr. King's legal representation has yet to comment on the ruling.
Prominent Canadian Protest Leader Pat King Found Guilty of Mischief
Prominent Canadian Protest Leader Pat King Found Guilty of Mischief
A high-profile verdict emerges in the case of Pat King, a leading figure of the 2022 trucker protests in Canada, who faces consequences for participating in widespread civil unrest.
Pat King, known for his significant influence in the anti-COVID restrictions protests that occupied Canada's capital, was found guilty on five counts of mischief and disobeying a court order in Ottawa. This verdict follows the disruption caused during the protests that took place over a month in 2022. King's role in the protests has drawn increased scrutiny as he stands alongside several others facing similar charges linked to the protests. In September, two men involved in the Coutts, Alberta protest received over six years in prison for their actions. Trials are ongoing for other key organizers, including Tamara Lich and Chris Barber.
