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King’s attorney Natasha Calvinho said right now she is focused on the sentencing hearing and will determine if any other action, such as an appeal, will be pursued at a later date. Calvinho said she and her client are disappointed with the ruling, but she said it was well reasoned. “I think what the more important takeaway here, and what we’ve been saying from the very beginning, Mr. King was acquitted of all charges related to inciting any form of violence, specifically intimidation of Ottawa residents,” Calvinho said outside the courthouse. “So yes, he was convicted, a couple counts of mischief for his social media posts, as the judge found, and will continue to fight another day.” The maximum sentence for mischief in this instance is 10 years. In January 2022 the convoy attracted thousands of demonstrators to Parliament Hill in protest against public-health restrictions, COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the federal government. The event gridlocked downtown streets around Parliament Hill, with area residents complaining about the fumes from diesel engines running non-stop, and unrelenting noise from constant honking of horns and music parties. The federal Liberal government ultimately invoked the Emergencies Act to try and bring an end to the protests, which had expanded to also block several border crossings into the United States. Ottawa Police brought in hundreds of officers from police forces across Canada to force the protest to an end. King’s defence argued that King was peacefully protesting during the three-week demonstration and was not a leader of it. But the Crown alleged he was a protest leader who was instrumental to the disruption the protest caused the city and people who lived and worked nearby. The Crown alleged King co-ordinated the honking, ordering protesters to lay on the horn every 30 minutes for 10 minutes at a time and told people to “hold the line” when he was aware police and the city had asked the protesters to leave. The Crown’s case relied mainly on King’s own videos, which he posted to social media throughout the protest to document the demonstration and communicate with protesters. The court proceedings paused for about 10 minutes when King requested a short “health break” after the first verdicts on the mischief charges were read. Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland described the honking as “malicious conduct” intended to disrupt residents, workers, businesses and others from lawfully enjoying downtown Ottawa. Hackland also said that the videos show King was seen as and accepted the leadership role. He pointed to a quote from King, finding it “hilarious” that residents could not sleep for 10 days as “gleefully” aiding and abetting mischief. This evidence also played a role in determining King’s guilt in disobeying a court order and counselling others to do the same. These charges relate to the original Feb. 7, 2022 injunction against using air and train horns in downtown Ottawa which was launched by residents. The city successfully filed a similar injunction days later. As for counselling others to obstruct police, Hackland found King’s call to “hold the line” was telling people not to move from the protest site despite police orders. The judge said that phrase can be seen as a greeting between supporters of the convoy protest, but said there was no other logical interpretation in the context of King’s videos. In the days before a multi-day police removal operation began, King called on people to link arms and sit down with their backs to police if officers tried to move them. On the intimidation charges, Hackland said that a consistent theme of King’s videos were calls to remain peaceful and non-violent. He said that the target was always the federal government and COVID-19 policies, and specific individuals were not targeted by or through King’s actions. As for an intimidation charge related to blocking highways, Hackland said that finding guilt in this instance would be an “overly broad” interpretation of the Criminal Code as the blockade was done as part of a political protest, which is protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. His trial was heard over several weeks between May and July. King still has charges of perjury and obstruction of justice that need to be dealt with which is a separate matter stemming from an April 2022 bail review hearing. Details of the testimony that led to the charges are protected under a publication ban, which exists for all information that arises during a bail hearing.New Delhi: India’s IPO market is wrapping up an exceptional year, with two new public offers and multiple stock listings scheduled in the final week of 2024. 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In a thrilling encounter at the Snooker Scottish Open, Chinese snooker player Zhang Anda overcame a tough challenge to secure his place in the last 32 of the prestigious tournament. Facing a formidable opponent in the form of a well-known snooker veteran, Zhang Anda displayed his skill, determination, and nerves of steel to come out victorious in a deciding frame that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

...God has liberated Rivers – Fubara The former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, has lauded Governor Siminialayi Fubara for preventing the quest by some persons to capture the state and make it a private estate. Odili, who spoke at a Christmas Ballad, he hosted at his residence in Old GRA, Port Harcourt for Fubara, also praised the governor for emancipating Rivers people, his steadied governance and making civil servants and Rivers people happier as it used to be until he left office in 2007. He said that as a family, he, his wife and children, decided to host Fubara and his family to a night of varieties of sing-song and other activities in appreciation of the fortitude and sterling leadership qualities he has demonstrated. Odili explained that it is now over 12 months, since the 25th of October, 2023, when a fierce existential fight, though unnecessary, was waged against Governor Fubara over the soul of Rivers State. In her speech, Justice Mary Odili, who presented gifts to the governor, his wife, Lady Valerie, and children, said God knew long ago the need for an emancipator and gave Fubara to Rivers State. She added that Fubara had played the role satisfactorily, and pledged the continuous support of her family to the success of his administration. Fubara, who also spoke said that God has proved Himself worthy as the ultimate liberator of the state and its people because he ensured total triumph over the political crisis and those behind it. The Governor stated that while the political antagonism lasted, God gave him a new perspective on leadership, adding that with the strength of support from Rivers people, he stopped seeing the crisis as a problem but as a necessary enabler in governance. He said, “And not just because I want to accept it, I get stronger in this course every day when I look at the support I am getting from the true Rivers people. “So, it is not me being strong. My strength is drawn from every one of you that is here. You gave me encouragement; you do the work for me; you make the calls for me. So, why won’t I stand up for you? “But we also believe strongly that the ultimate game changer, the ultimate liberator, and the ultimate fighter remains God Almighty. And because we have Him on our side, victory is assured.” Fubara said God is in control of the affairs of the State, adding that as they look forward to a very prosperous 2025, they should be assured that it will be better than what had been experienced. He assured of the determination of his administration to make every succeeding year in the State better with remarkable records of progress, stressing that the excitement experienced among Rivers people during the Christmas celebrations is indicative of a brighter future ahead

Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoningBlues maintained their position in fifth place in the National League U19 Alliance Academy South Division with this latest success, and a third consecutive victory means the squad are now just one point behind second-placed Maidstone United. It is the first time since April 2022 that Danny Heath’s side have claimed three straight wins, and the youth team coach was delighted with the display. “I’m really pleased with the performance, and the players can be pleased and proud of their performance," said Heath. "It’s always nice to get the win to go with it as well. “Their team target after 10 games was to be within the top three as a minimum. "We’re going to Dartford next week with a chance of achieving that target, and I don’t think last year we got as high as fifth, let alone third. “The boys are buzzing, but how they are performing, week-in and week-out, is a testament to the work they put in, day-in and day-out, on the training pitch, but also off the pitch in terms of their camaraderie and togetherness, which is pleasing. “That goes a long way, because when you step on that pitch and you are playing the game, you want to fight for each other. "This group also want to fight for the badge, and that is the bare minimum that you can ask for." Blues made just one change to the starting line-up from the previous game, against Aldershot Town, with matchwinner Obi Okafor rewarded for his goal by replacing Freddie Miller. Skipper Poxon dropped back into midfield to accommodate the attacker’s presence. It was the visitors that delivered the first shot on goal, in the third minute, when Brian Nelson’s 25-yard strike was deflected into the gloves of Luca Sorrentino, although that would be the only time Slough would test the Shrimpers shot-stopper in the opening period. Southend were playing into a strong wind before the break, and they initially struggled to get a grip on conditions. Jack Stone was outmuscled as he challenged defender Aaron White for an aerial pass in the fourth minute, whilst Zevieyan Makangu’s 25-yard off-target attempt failed to reach the goal-line. However, a delay for treatment to White enabled Heath to speak to the players, and Blues stepped up their intensity, with Mitchell Ward spotting Nathan Woodley on the overlap in the 20th minute. His cross was chipped into the gloves of Ryan North by George Pulham at the back post. Woodley threaded a pass in behind the Slough defence for Okafor in the 26th minute, but North sprinted off his line to gather at his feet just inside the penalty area, while White did well to track another Okafor run after Poxon had won possession on the halfway line. The eventual shot was partially charged down and North was able to make the save. Blues were organised behind the ball and the away team struggled to make any inroads into opposition territory. Instead, the first half action ended with Pulham’s cross being nodded out to Makangu on the edge of the penalty area and the midfielder curling into North’s gloves. After the interval, Southend managed to make some forays into the Slough penalty area, but North wasn’t initially called into action. Stone tripped on team-mate Makangu’s toes as he tried to turn in the box in the 49th minute, while Okafor and Rio Thomas saw attempts blocked shortly afterwards. The game began to become more stretched, and Thomas did well in his own area to dispossess Wyatt Marin in the 57th minute before North over-committed at the opposite end and Stone almost caught him off his line, but the Slough defence was able to cover and clear. Molefi’s long ball then released Stone shortly after the hour mark, but his attempt was deflected wide before Marin whipped a shot over from 20 yards out for the visitors. Alfie Humphrey was introduced in place of Julius Nwike on the right-hand side of defence on 63 minutes, but it would be down the left that Blues would find success seven minutes later. Thomas switched play to Ward on the left-hand side of defence, and he quickly moved the ball on to Woodley inside him. The same combination had led to Okafor’s goal last week, but this time, instead of Woodley delivering the cross, Ward continued his run and received the ball back before sending a centre to the back post, where Poxon was able to tap home. The celebrations had barely finished when Southend doubled their advantage. A mistake in midfield enabled Blues to capitalise, with Stone arcing his run to beat the offside trap and receive a pass before lobbing the advancing North to score his eighth goal of the season from the edge of the penalty area. Stone glanced a header onto the roof of the net seconds later as Blues sought to confirm their dominant position, while Okafor curled wide from Ward’s pass in the 79th minute. But Slough also went close when midfielder Reece Mather sent a swerving strike against the crossbar, whilst Sorrentino did well to win the ball from Alex Vick with his feet six minutes from time. Ward arrowed a shot into the gloves of North two minutes later, and Woodley smashed over in stoppage time, but Southend’s work had been completed. “ Southend United: Luca Sorrentino, Julius Nwike (Alfie Humphrey 63), Mitchell Ward, Zevieyan Makangu, Rio Thomas, Thato Molefi, George Pulham (Olu Shobowale 76), Nathan Woodley, Jack Stone, Joe Poxon, Obi Okafor. Subs not used: Joshua Jackson, Freddie Miller & Jared Nana Asare.

Since leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in a record-breaking transfer in 2017, Neymar has been linked with a return to the Camp Nou multiple times. His time in Paris has been successful on the pitch, but off the pitch, rumors of discontent and a longing to return to Spain have never truly faded away.The center, whose identity has been kept under wraps until now, was caught red-handed committing undercover fouls throughout the game. This revelation not only tarnished Beijing's reputation but also raised questions about the integrity of their gameplay. Many fans were left wondering how such underhanded tactics could have gone unnoticed for so long.

The international community has condemned the Israeli military's actions, urging both Israel and Syria to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.UConn coach Dan Hurley told reporters Tuesday that star forward Alex Karaban is out for Wednesday's top-25 matchup against visiting Baylor. Karaban was transported to a hospital in Hawaii last Wednesday after sustaining a head injury during an 85-67 loss to Dayton on the final day of the Maui Invitational. Karaban hit the floor after being fouled on a contested layup with approximately 2 1/2 minutes left in the second half. He was later cleared to fly home with the rest of the team on Thursday. The junior sat out Saturday's 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore, but now he will miss a more important game that pits the No. 25 Huskies (5-3) against the No. 15 Bears (5-2) in the Big 12-Big East Battle. Karaban has been UConn's leading scorer (15.9 ppg), adding 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. A starter for each of the Huskies' last two national championship-winning seasons, Karaban owns career averages of 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Jaylin Stewart drew into the starting lineup in Karaban's place against UMES. --Field Level Media