Tyson George Billings, a prominent figure in the truckers ’protest known as“ Freedom George, ”plans to make a plea deal on Wednesday, according to supporters and court documents. He can now be released.
Lord. Billings will be the first major player in the movement to plead guilty.
The latter has been in prison since Feb. 19. His arrest was widely announced on social media, where thousands of people regularly listened to his speeches during the protests that paralyzed downtown Ottawa inside. a few weeks this winter.
During the protests, Tyson George Billings often appeared with Pat King, another celebrity and one of the leaders of the movement.
The two men are both accused and face charges of intimidation and obstruction of police work. Cases of mischief, counseling to commit mischief and obstructing the police are also pending against the two accused. They also face charges for disobeying a court order and counseling to disobey a court order.
close to supporters Tyson George BillingsHe, who lives in Alberta, expects his release after a court appearance scheduled for 10 am Wednesday.
if Tyson George Billings plead guilty, depending on the type of allegations, he could receive six months imprisonment. In jail for nearly four months, he is expected to receive credit for time of service and could be released, likely with conditions, as early as Wednesday.
Mr.’s lawyer. BillingsI Jake Chadiis unable to comment on the record at the time of this writing.
Tyson George Billings continue to support the movement
Throughout his incarceration, Mr. Billingsusually through his followers, constantly soliciting funds through his social media accounts and websites, selling goods related to freedom convoy.
In April, he spoke directly to supporters at the Quinte Detention Center, Napaneeasking them to buy goods from him and support Independence Central Canada. The movement has been a source of many supporters for news and updates since police removed protesters from the streets of Ottawa.
I’m okay but I miss my familyhe said in a live-streamed phone call to supporters.
Tyson George Billings explained to his supporters how he would be supported financially. He said his mother had already paid his attorney $ 30,000, in addition to paying his regular bills, child support payments and truck loans.
Lord. Billings he said he was providing the information directly Independence Central Canada so that they may be shared with his followers.
Over the past few weeks, the organization of Independence Central Canada presented Chris Skya prominent campaign against vaccination, and other celebrities in the movement for freedomincluding one currently campaigning across Canada in Ottawa in support of a future protest.
Sunday, Selena Paleyone of the organizers of Independence Central Canadahe said talking Tyson George Billings and he is expected to be released on June 15 following his court appearance.
Mrs. Paley indicated that he and the two other members of Independence Central Canada is traveling to Ottawa to pick up Mr. Billings and support him after his release.
Mrs. Paley asked his supporters to go to the Ottawa courthouse to support Tyson George Billingswhich he describes as doing important part the safety of trucks during demonstrations in Ottawa and as a man put many in line during “Freedom Convoy”.
A poster promoting the release of Tyson George Billings is broadcast online.
If released on Wednesday, Mr. Billings spent 116 consecutive days in jail following his arrest during the winter protests.
With information from David Fraser ng CBC News
Radio Canada
Source: Radio-Canada
