Criminal trial of convoy organizers moves from resident to police testimony

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A police liaison officer who communicated directly with 'Freedom Convoy' protesters during the winter 2022 demonstrations is expected to testify today in the criminal trial of two of its organizers.

Police move in to clear downtown Ottawa near Parliament hill of protesters after weeks of demonstrations on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. A police liaison officer who communicated directly with "Freedom Convoy" protesters during the winter 2022 demonstrations is expected to testify today in the criminal trial of two of its organizers.

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