Two of the main organizers of the “Freedom Convoy” remain detained

Of the two main organizers of the “freedom convoy”, Albertans Tamara Lich and Pat King, will still spend some time in prison before they can hope to regain their freedom.

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On Tuesday, organizer Tamara Lich was denied parole pending trial for fear that she would repeat the offense by returning to demonstrate against health measures after three weeks of occupation in Ottawa.

“I can’t be reassured that if I release you into the community, you won’t do it again,” commented Ontario Court judge Julie Bourgeois to explain her decision.

Ms Lich’s lawyer, Diane Magas, said after the hearing that she is preparing a request for review of the decision, which she hopes to be able to present next week.

Another prominent leader of the “convoy”, Pat King – who made an impression with his violent and hateful diatribes on social networks – also asked for his release on parole on Tuesday, without success.

Mr. King appeared in court with the support of an Albertan who said she was ready to pay a bond of $50,000 and to vouch for the actions of the leader of the “convoy”. According to the plan presented in court, he would return to Alberta pending further legal proceedings.

Judge Andrew Seymour has not made an immediate decision on whether or not Pat King will be released.

The two leaders are accused of having incited to commit misdeeds. Pat King also faces mischief counts, for advising to disobey a court order and for advising to interfere with the work of the police.