Sentencing hearing on mischief, weapons charges begins for Coutts protesters
LETHBRIDGE, AB – A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin today for two men convicted of mischief at the 2022 border blockade near Coutts, Alta.
Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were found not guilty by a jury on Aug. 2 of the most serious charge of conspiracy to commit murder against police officers.
The two men were found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and Olienick was convicted of possessing a pipe bomb.
Possession of an explosive is an indictable offence and could result in a sentence of up to 14 years.