[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Right Blend [@rightblend](/creator/twitter/rightblend) on x 37.4K followers Created: 2025-07-23 17:32:26 UTC WOAH. Chris Barber's defence lawyer LAID DOWN THE LAW in her opening statements. She brought up numerous examples of mischief cases from the G20 where disguised offenders with bad intentions rioted and caused millions in damages – causing people to fear for their lives – but not a single one of them got a penitentiary (24+ month) sentence. The judge conceded that we don't have evidence of that here. Magas responded that some of the victim impact statements in this case suggest something similar happened but feeling like you have to stay in your house a few days is not the same as people fearing for their lives during the G20 riots (which, again, are mischief cases). She reminded the court that Barber should be held accountable for only what he was convicted of, not what everyone else may or may not have done, and that the crown and her honour agreed the protesters had good intentions that at some point crossed the line to mischief. The judge noted Barber did take steps after that point (after February 4th) to move Big Red out of Ottawa and attempt to work in good faith with the city and police. Magas spoke passionately about how the Convoy was an exceptional circumstance of protesters standing up to government anarchy (the judge suggested "perceived overreach" made more sense) and that they drove across the country to Ottawa. They came because they felt the government was mistreating them harshly. Magas sharply responded to the crown's apparent confusion of "why Ottawa" by responding that it's where people come to protest because it's our country's capital. They were protesting federal mandates. The sides of highways were lined with supporters and Chris Barber has many letters from back then in 2022, not since, calling him a hero and thanking him for giving them hope. Magas reminded the court that this context must be considered in the sentence, too. The defence team explained that a judge is obligated to consider all possible punishments and all circumstances for every offender before imposing jail. This is GREAT so far! XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [defence](/topic/defence) [blend](/topic/blend) [Post Link](https://x.com/rightblend/status/1948073736738926856)
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Created: 2025-07-23 17:32:26 UTC
WOAH. Chris Barber's defence lawyer LAID DOWN THE LAW in her opening statements.
She brought up numerous examples of mischief cases from the G20 where disguised offenders with bad intentions rioted and caused millions in damages – causing people to fear for their lives – but not a single one of them got a penitentiary (24+ month) sentence.
The judge conceded that we don't have evidence of that here. Magas responded that some of the victim impact statements in this case suggest something similar happened but feeling like you have to stay in your house a few days is not the same as people fearing for their lives during the G20 riots (which, again, are mischief cases).
She reminded the court that Barber should be held accountable for only what he was convicted of, not what everyone else may or may not have done, and that the crown and her honour agreed the protesters had good intentions that at some point crossed the line to mischief. The judge noted Barber did take steps after that point (after February 4th) to move Big Red out of Ottawa and attempt to work in good faith with the city and police.
Magas spoke passionately about how the Convoy was an exceptional circumstance of protesters standing up to government anarchy (the judge suggested "perceived overreach" made more sense) and that they drove across the country to Ottawa. They came because they felt the government was mistreating them harshly. Magas sharply responded to the crown's apparent confusion of "why Ottawa" by responding that it's where people come to protest because it's our country's capital. They were protesting federal mandates.
The sides of highways were lined with supporters and Chris Barber has many letters from back then in 2022, not since, calling him a hero and thanking him for giving them hope. Magas reminded the court that this context must be considered in the sentence, too.
The defence team explained that a judge is obligated to consider all possible punishments and all circumstances for every offender before imposing jail.
This is GREAT so far!
XXXXXX engagements
