Pre-Trial for ‘Coutts Four’ Delayed to Feb. 2024 After Accused Parts Ways With Lawyer

Published on December 13, 2023

The pre-trial proceedings for four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the 2022 Coutts, Alta., convoy protests have been adjourned until Feb. 5, 2024, after one of the accused parted ways with his legal counsel. Chris Carbert, Christopher Lysak, Jerry Morin, and Anthony Olienick were charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the 2022 blockade, which was formed to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and pandemic restrictions. The four accused were among 11 people arrested in February of that year after RCMP found firearms, ammunition, and body armour in three trailers near Coutts. Mr. Olienick was also charged with making or possessing an explosive device....

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