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Freedom Convoy protestor convicted at retrial after original judge called him a peacemaker
Evan Blackman at a hockey game with his son Damian
Evan Blackman at a hockey game with his son DamianCourtesy JCCF
Western Standard News Services
Western Standard News Services
Published on:
21 Nov 2025, 2:34 pm
Freedom Convoy protestor Evan Blackman has been convicted of mischief and obstructing a peace officer following a retrial ordered after the Crown challenged his 2023 acquittal — despite the original judge calling him a “peacemaker” during the Ottawa crackdown.
Blackman was handed a conditional discharge in Ontario Court, meaning he avoids jail time and won’t carry a criminal record. He was also given 12 months of probation, 122 hours of community service and a $200 victim fine surcharge.
The ruling came after the judge rejected a Charter bid to have the charges tossed over the federal government’s decision to freeze Blackman’s bank accounts during the 2022 Emergencies Act operation....
