A Calgary pastor who was jailed over a protest at a library drag storytime has been acquitted of the charges.
Derek Reimer was charged with causing a disturbance and mischief in connection with a protest at a Feb. 25, 2023, drag storytime event at the Seton library location.
In a Sept. 24 decision, Justice Allan Fradsham acquitted Reimer of the charges, saying the prosecution had not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Reimer was guilty.
“There was no externally manifested disturbance of the public peace in the library area outside the adult programming room,” he wrote.
“I find that the acts of Mr. Reimer did not obstruct, interrupt or interfere with the Calgary Public Library Board’s lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of the Seton branch of the library,” he said….