Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is criticizing Crown prosecutors for requesting seven years’ prison time for Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber.
Poilievre made the comments on social media on July 21, saying the Crown’s request stands in contrast to the “rampant violent offenders” who he said often get released “without consequences” under Canada’s bail system.
“Let’s get this straight: while rampant violent offenders are released hours after their most recent charges & antisemitic rioters vandalize businesses, terrorize daycares & block traffic without consequences, the Crown wants 7 years prison time for the charge of mischief for Lich & Barber,” he said. “How is this justice?”…