A judge has sentenced two protesters to 6 1/2 years in prison. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
Sep 9, 2024 | 12:57 PM
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Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts.
Anthony Olienick showed no emotion while Chris Carbert appeared glum and folded his arms as the sentence was read out in Court of King’s Bench in Lethbridge.
Neither are to serve their full sentences, as Justice David Labrenz gave them nearly four years credit for time they have already spent in custody.
Both were convicted of mischief and possession of a firearm dangerous to the public peace, while Olienick was also found guilty of possession of a pipe bomb.
