Episode 143: Freedom Convoy organizer GUILTY of intimidation, could face longer sentence

In Episode 143, we explain why billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is no longer guilty of sexual assault after a judge declared a mistrial, and why the acquittal of Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King on the charge of intimidation was overturned by the Ontario Court of Appeal. 

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• Judge declares mistrial in businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault conviction (CBC News)
• Policiers insultés et ridiculisés: Mohamed Bekkali arrêté et accusé au criminel (TVA)
• R. v. King, 2026 ONCA 522 (CanLII)
• Pat King to be re-sentenced for intimidation after losing appeal (Ottawa Citizen)
• How I Faced Off Against the Freedom Convoy—and Won Over Its Supporters (The Walrus)

Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor.

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