National Citizens Inquiry
Justice
What Was The Dangerous Purpose?
Carbert, Olieneck were found not guilty of conspiracy to murder police.CBC On August 2, a Lethbridge jury found Chris Carbert and Tony Olienick not guilty of the most serious charge of conspiracy to commit murder of police officers. However, both were found...
Questions Linger After Coutts Verdict
Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick Courtesy Bridge City News/YouTube The Coutts trial may be over, but the questions it raises about justice and overreach continue. A jury in the trial of Chris Carbert and Anthony “Tony” Olienick rendered a NOT GUILTY verdict...
‘Coutts Two’ Verdict: Bail and Mischief
Imagine spending over two years behind bars, only to be told the evidence never supported the charges against you.
On Aug. 2, a Lethbridge jury found Chris Carbert and Tony Olienick not guilty of the most serious charge of conspiracy to commit murder of police officers. However, though they were declared innocent, the conspiracy charge was the basis for their being held in remand for at least 925 days. They were denied bail based on this charge.
The sentencing hearing for other charges against Carbert and Olienick is taking place this week.
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