Tamara Lich to sue Ottawa police, Crown attorney for ‘malicious prosecution’
Tamara Lich, a leader of the Freedom Convoy protest against COVID-19 mandates, has filed a lawsuit against the Ottawa Police, a Crown prosecutor, and other parties alleging malicious prosecution and negligent investigation. She claims she was treated as a violent criminal despite the peaceful nature of the protest and spent 30 days in remand. Lich argues the legal actions against her were abusive and aims to prevent similar treatment for other Canadians.
- ▪Tamara Lich filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against the Ottawa Police, Crown prosecutor, and others for malicious prosecution and negligent investigation.
- ▪Lich and Chris Barber were convicted of mischief after a nearly two-year trial and sentenced to 18 months of house arrest for their roles in the non-violent Freedom Convoy protest.
- ▪Lich was arrested and shackled over a bail issue involving an award pickup, spent 30 days in remand, and lost her job despite the non-violent nature of her case.
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News Tamara Lich to sue Ottawa police, Crown attorney for ‘malicious prosecution’ The Freedom Convoy leader said 'this isn’t just about me; it's about stopping this kind of abuse so no Canadian ever faces it again.' Protesters demand the release of Tamara Lich from jail.Shutterstock AnthonyMurdoch 0 Anthony Murdoch Comments 0 Fri May 1, 2026 - 3:37 pm EDT OTTAWA (LifeSiteNews) — Freedom Convoy leader Tamara Lich, who was jailed for weeks over her role in opposing COVID mandates, said she will be suing the Ottawa Police, a Crown prosecutor, and others for “malicious prosecution & negligent investigation.” Lich announced the lawsuit on Tuesday via an X post, in which she said it was her “Stand Against Malicious Prosecution and Negligent Investigation.” “I’m pleased to announce that I have…
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