Fri Jun 2, 2023 – 2:08 pm EDT
(LifeSiteNews) –– Constable Michael Brisco of the Windsor Police Service, who last week was told by an adjudicator he must work 80 unpaid hours as punishment for giving $50 to the Freedom Convoy, will be appealing his charge of “discreditable conduct.”
As noted in a press release yesterday by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF), Brisco’s appeal will be made directly to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission.
“Constable Brisco was exercising his right to freedom of expression when he made a small donation to the Freedom Convoy. He fully believed that the protests were peaceful, and his beliefs were confirmed by the Superior Court, which allowed for the protests to continue, albeit without honking,” noted his lawyer, Sayeh Hassan.
“Canadians including police officers should be able to exercise their right to freedom of expression without being penalized. We are hopeful that the Ontario Civil Police Commission will overturn Constable Brisco’s conviction and uphold his right to freedom of expression.”
Last week in a penalty hearing, Brisco was given his sentence by retired Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superintendent Morris Elbers.
Elbers said the $50 donation was a “serious”
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