Ottawa convoy organizer Pat King is expected to face two new charges, the day after his bail review hearing came to an abrupt and unexpected halt when his lawyer’s computer appeared to be hacked.
The details of the apparent hacking were protected by a publication ban ordered by Justice Graeme Mew, but he lifted the order Thursday morning.
The rest of the evidence and testimony from court Wednesday and Thursday still cannot be shared. Read more: Bail review for convoy organizer Pat King abruptly adjourned The Crown announced it would lay new charges against King: perjury and obstruction of justice.
Perjury charges stem from allegations that King made false statements under oath, knowingly and with the intent to mislead. Obstruction of justice charges allege he wilfully attempted to mislead the court in a judicial proceeding.