With two men found not guilty of conspiring to kill RCMP police officers at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade in 2022, the trial of the four protesters is nearing its end.
The jury on Aug. 2 acquitted Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert of the most serious charge of murder conspiracy related to their role in the U.S.-Canada border blockade. This follows their conviction on the lesser charges of mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Olienick was also convicted of possessing a pipe bomb.
