'No way': Accused at Coutts blockade surprised by murder-conspiracy charge

A protester arrested at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., appeared surprised when police told him he was being charged with conspiracy to commit murder. A video statement from Anthony Olienick after his arrest on Feb. 14, 2022, was played at a jury trial Monday. The officer informed him he was being charged with mischief over $5,000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, obstruction of critical infrastructure and conspiracy to commit murder. "Conspiracy to commit murder ... that's