The “Trio Member” is Marco Van Huigenbos.
Huigenbos is a young man of integrity and humanity. He is well-spoken and conducts himself with reserve. He became a diplomatic force between police and protestors at the Coutts Blockade. His young family needs hm; he is worried about their futures if we don’t stop what’s happening to rights and freedoms in Canada. He has been a relentless voice explaining what’s at stake, and in support of the “Coutts Four”.
He was invited to testify at the Inquiry into the Invocation of the Emergency Act by the Federal Government, which he did very competently.
And now, he is banned from the Coutts Four court hearings, which he has attended religiously. His own trial as a member of the “Coutts Trio” starts this month.
(NOTE: The “Coutts 4” are the young men associated with JAILED FOR 2 YEARS, CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO MURDER RCMP OFFICERS. Whereas the “Coutts Trio” (which group Huigenbos is in) were not jailed, their trials are this month. They are charged with “mischief” and the possibility of 5 to 10 years in jail.
The “Trio” gambled on trial by jury which is risky, but if the jury finds in their favour, they will be immediately free and can return to their families. If the trial was by a judge alone, and if they were found guilty, they would go immediately to jail. Where they could be for years, going through appeals that take years.)
The Western Standard article follows these
RELATED POSTINGS:> my record of Huigenbos’ contributions to justice and Human Rights:
2023-09-08 Ft MacLeod Councillor speaks on the plight of the Coutts 4, Marco Van Huigenbos
Keep track of this Fizzard report Coutts 3, a year ago, 2023-02-10
There is small info on Huigenbos (The Coutts Trio) in the “P.S. ” of this posting.
2024-02-06 Marco van Huigenbos describes the situation: two of the Coutts 4 are now free, after 223 days in remand (jail) in Alberta. Plea deals. The interview of Marco, video’d, is best – – he had been THERE, in the court room.
2024-02-09 Coutts. Solitary Confinement, Alberta. Letter to Professor Doob. Jerry Morin was in Solitary Confinement for 74 days. I thought Solitary Confinement was under strict limitations?
2024-02-09 Solitary Confinement, Alberta. My letter to Professor Doob.
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From The Western Standard, by Jonathan Bradley
Coutts Trio member says he’s been banned from “Coutts Four” court hearings
The trials into the Coutts Border Blockade has taken a drastic turn for Coutts Trio member Marco Van Huigenbos.
Van Huigenbos said he has been banned from attending court proceedings into the Coutts Four case.
“They can ban me from the courtroom, but they will have to lock me away to shut me up,” tweeted Van Huigenbos on Wednesday.
The Coutts Four consists of Anthony Olienick, Chris Carbert, Christopher Lysak, and Jerry Morin. They were charged with conspiracy to commit murder of RCMP officers.
The Coutts Trio pertains to Van Huigenbos, George Janzen and Alex Van Herk. They have been charged with mischief over $5,000.
Van Huigenbos said his ban happened because of tweets he made about activities going on during pre-trial hearings, particularly around Ontario Tech University (OTU) Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism Director Barbara Perry being considered as an expert witness.
“I felt this had to become public and made a conscious decision — not 100% sure I was breaking the ban — but knowing that there could be consequences,” he said.
“But you got to understand publication bans are automatic for pre-trial applications.”
The Coutts Four proceedings have dragged on for more than two years. Due to the length of the pre-trial, he said it has been convenient for the Crown to bring motions that will never see the light of day.
Lysak and Morin accepted a plea deal in their conspiracy to commit murder case on February 6.
READ MORE: UPDATED: Two Coutts Four members agree to plea deal
Trial attendees said the conspiracy to commit murder charges brought against Lysak and Morin were dropped and that they would be set free.
On the other hand, Olieneck had a new lawyer, which delayed his trial until February 20.
Van Huigenbos said on Friday Crown attorneys have requested Perry testify in the Coutts trials.
READ MORE: Alberta Justice recruits ‘right wing extremism’ expert for Coutts cases
“Today, under oath, she testified that she believes most right-wing extremists are WHITE, CHRISTIAN, and MALES!” he said.
Perry has studied right-wing extremism. Alberta Justice said it wanted to make Perry an expert witness for the Coutts Four and maybe for the Coutts Trio.