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Decision expected Friday in trial for Freedom Convoy protester Pat King

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Pat King pleaded not guilty to mischief, counselling others to commit mischief, obstructing police and other offences.

His defence argued he was peacefully protesting during the three-week demonstration in Ottawa that gridlocked downtown streets to oppose COVID-19 public health restrictions.

If convicted, King could be facing more than 10 years in prison.

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