(Lethbridge News Now)

By Canadian Press

Man charged with conspiracy to murder at Coutts border going directly to trial

Apr 11, 2022 | 12:44 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade protest in southern Alberta wants to go directly to trial.

A lawyer for Christopher Lysak has told a Lethbridge judge that he is waiving his right to a preliminary hearing and he has elected to be tried by a jury.

Lysak, along with Chris Carbert, Anthony Olienick, and Jerry Morin, are to return to Lethbridge court on April 25, 2022.

Lysak, who is also charged with uttering threats, possession of a weapon, and mischief to property over $5,000, has already been denied bail.

A protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions began at the U.S. border crossing near Coutts in late January and lasted for almost three weeks.

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RCMP said they found a cache of long guns, handguns, body armour, large amounts of ammunition, and high-capacity magazines in trailers tied to the protest.

(The Canadian Press)