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Tamara was arrested in Ottawa on Feb. 17. (screengrab from Twitter video)

Bail decision for Tamara Lich expected today

Mar 7, 2022 | 10:47 AM

UPDATE 1:45 p.m.: Tamara Lich, one of the key organizers of the protest that shut down downtown Ottawa for three weeks, has been granted bail.

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A judge is expected to deliver a decision on a bail review for “Freedom Convoy” organizer Tamara Lich today.

The Medicine Hat woman was arrested on Feb. 17, charged with counselling to commit mischief. She has remained in custody after being denied bail.

Last week, a lengthy bail review hearing was held to determine whether the previous judge made a legal error or whether Lich’s material circumstances had changed.

Over the weekend, several pro-convoy demonstrators protested outside the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre, demanding Lich’s release, as well as the release of other convoy organizers who remain in custody.