Former Ontario legislator Randy Hillier's charges from the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" protest were dropped due to court delays.

Former Ontario legislator Randy Hillier had his charges related to the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" protest stayed due to excessive court delays. Hillier, charged with nine offenses including assaulting a peace officer and mischief, argued that his right to a timely trial was violated. Judge Kerry McVey agreed, noting the case exceeded the 30-month limit set by the Supreme Court of Canada.

November 15, 2024
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