Tamara Lich appeals mischief conviction from Freedom Convoy protest

Lawyers for Tamara Lich have appealed her mischief conviction from last month, arguing that she encouraged peaceful protests and that her communications were protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Lich, a prominent figure in the 2022 convoy protest in Ottawa, received an 18-month conditional sentence, including 12 months of house arrest. The judge acknowledged Lich’s role in organizing the protest but noted it caused significant harm to the community. Crown attorneys sought a seven-year sentence, while Lich’s defense requested an absolute discharge.

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