OTTAWA – Randy Hillier, an independent member of the Ontario Legislature, has been released on various terms after being handed over to Ottawa police today.
He faces nine charges related to his involvement in the protest that took over the core of the national capital last month.
The Crown agreed to release the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston member after appearing in court by telephone this afternoon.
Hillier arrived at the police headquarters early in the morning and told reporters that he had been informed by police on Sunday that charges had been brought and that he had links to the occupation of downtown Ottawa.
Nine charges have been filed against the 64-year-old, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
They include two categories for obstructing or resisting a public official, one for attacking a peace or public official and three categories for advising a non-aligned official, two of which are considered malicious.
This Canadian Press report was first published on March 28, 2022.
