Despite rumors allegedly being spread by even government officials, Ottawa police have come forward to clarify that a second arson suspect in the attempt to burn an apartment building down had no connection with the Freedom Convoy.
Despite rumors allegedly being spread by even government officials, Ottawa police have come forward to clarify that a second arson suspect in the attempt to burn an apartment building down had no connection with the Freedom Convoy.
The incident happened on Feb 6 in downtown Ottawa, several blocks away from where the Convoy was protesting. Two people were arrested and charged with arson at the time.
According to the Western Standard, "Surveillance cameras showed the men taped shut the lobby doors and then attempted to light a small fire that charred the carpet."
Despite the police never having indicated that the pair arrested was in any way connected with the people protesting for their freedom at the time, many government officials publicly stated that such a connection existed.
For example, Ottawa's Mayor, Jim Watson, told the media on Feb 7: "We learned of this horrific story that clearly demonstrates the malicious intent of these protesters occupying our city."
BC Senator Bev Busson on Feb 23 went even farther, saying, "People were entrenched in our capital, swearing at people wearing masks, making racist and homophobic remarks, attempting to commit arson in buildings where people were asleep."
She continued to attack the protestors, saying that "These occupiers are by definition anarchists. They are professionally led, well-funded and skillfully planning the downfall of democracy."
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