Notorious 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Patrick King holding fundraiser in Kelowna

Freedom Convoy organizer Patrick King has a fundraising event in Kelowna as his criminal trial nears its end. King is expected to receive his verdict in October for charges related to the Freedom Convoy protests in Ottawa back in 2022. King’s defence said he was just a peaceful protester. King has pleaded not guilty on charges of mischief, counselling others to commit mischief, obstructing police and other crimes. The closing arguments were delivered in July and King was released on bail. He recently reappeared in court for allegations that he broke the conditions of his bail by posting online. The judge decided to release him again but with stricter conditions.   He's not allowed to use social media except for fundraising for his legal defence. He is not allowed to participate in protests, demonstrations, or possess any weapons. READ MORE: Criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King begins with not guilty plea https://infotel.ca/newsitem/convoy-trial-king/cp1348127006 King’s social media page includes videos and posts that deliver his political message and he says, “this is for fundraising.” It’s unclear if King intends to attend the fundraiser in person on Sept. 28 at Sweet Cherry Stables on Old Vernon Road. King’s team and Sweet Cherry Stables did not respond to requests for comment. — With files from The Canadian Press To contact a reporter for this story, email Jesse Tomas mailto:jtomas@infonews.ca  or call 250-488-3065 or email the editor mailto:news@infonews.ca . You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom mailto:tips@infonews.ca  and be entered to win a monthly prize draw. We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above. SUBSCRIBE to our awesome newsletter here https://infotel.ca/newsletter .