'Freedom Convoy' leader Pat King denied bail, remains in jail [View all]

Leader of the so-called Freedom Convoy Pat King has been denied bail because of a "substantial likelihood" he would reoffend, according to Justice of the Peace Andrew Seymour.

King, an Alberta resident who helped lead the three-week occupation in Ottawa, was arrested last Friday and faces charges of mischief, counselling to commit mischief, counselling to disobey a court order, and counselling to obstruct police. He broadcast his arrest in a livestream, which was viewed by thousands of people on social media.

Seymour said there is "overwhelming" evidence against King with regards to "supporting his participation and leadership in the Freedom Convoy."

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Seymour said evidence showed the proposed surety was involved in organizing the protests and she is firmly entrenched among those leading the convoy. He also questioned her credibility to commit to justice due to her role in attending and supporting the protests.

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