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Court upholds Freedom Convoy protester’s conviction despite Charter concerns

A participant in the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, Scott Hockaday, has had his mischief conviction upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal

Walid Tamtam
Nov 20, 2025
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A participant in the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, Scott Hockaday, has had his mischief conviction upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal, dismissing his challenge despite his peaceful involvement in the protests.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of “Freedom Convoy” protester Scott Hockaday.

In a ruling releas…

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