Two 'Freedom Convoy' organizers arrested in downtown Ottawa
CTV
Two organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" demonstration were arrested Thursday evening, hours after the interim police chief warned action was "imminent' to begin removing protesters.
Chris Barber and Tamara Lich were two of several people arrested in downtown Ottawa. Barber was arrested on Albert Street, while video on Twitter showed Lich being arrested downtown. The lawyer for the convoy organizers said on Twitter just after 9 p.m. that Lich is "now in jail."
CTV News has learned Barber and Lich will face charges of mischief and counselling to commit mischief.
Shortly before her arrest, Lich was spotted walking around speaking with people occupying Wellington Street for a 21st day. She was asked if she accepts this is an illegal protest.
"It's not an illegal protest. It's within our Charter of Rights and Freedoms," Lich said.
