A former city lawyer, Iain Aspenlieder, pleaded guilty to vandalizing the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa, which was defaced with the words “FEED ME” in red paint on June 9, 2025. His actions, motivated by concerns over the Israel-Palestinian conflict, were deemed harmful to the Jewish community, leading to proposed sentencing of two years in prison and three years probation. Aspenlieder, who acknowledged the impact of his actions, was previously fired from his city position and expressed pride in his unlawful protest. Sentencing is expected by the end of the year, with Aspenlieder seeking to return to custody due to strict bail conditions.
