Calgary mayoral candidate, pastor both released after alleged COVID-19 violations

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A Calgary mayoral candidate and a pastor who were both arrested for allegedly violating COVID-19 laws over the weekend were released from custody Monday pending future court appearances.

Calgary police allege Kevin J. Johnston, who is running in this fall's municipal election and has been a vocal supporter of anti-lockdown protests, was in violation of a court order when he attended illegal gatherings Saturday.

Johnston's lawyer asked the court if his client's interim release would preclude him from continuing to campaign for mayor. He was assured it would not. Johnston has been ordered to return to court June 16 to deal with contempt charges for violating the directive. Police said they received repeated calls from concerned citizens about services at Fairview Baptist Church in recent weeks, and that Stephens was proactively served a copy of the May 6 order last weekend.

 

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Lock him up and throw away the key! Go cops.

I joined the protest by mistake after misreading the sign. It was NOT for free tims😞

Follow the damn rules. What makes them so special? Geez.

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