Rebel News is taking Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, the RCMP, and the York Regional Police to court following the arrest of one of its reporters, David Menzies.
The incident unfolded on Monday during a memorial service in Richmond Hill dedicated to the victims of Flight PS752. Menzies was apprehended by law enforcement officers while attempting to question Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on a public street.
The arresting officer alleged that Menzies had assaulted a police officer while walking alongside Freeland.
However, Menzies was released without any charges, leading him to speak out about the incident in an exclusive interview on the Andrew Lawton Show. During the interview, Menzies vehemently denied that he committed assault.
“Far from the RCMP’s narrative, (the officer) did the assault,” Menzies said. “I wasn’t under arrest at the time, and I just want to go out on a limb here, if I was some guy wearing a balaclava and wearing camouflage and looked like I had something that resembled a handgun. I could see a preemptive strike by law enforcement, but they know who we are. I had the Rebel News mic flag.”
Rebel News founder Ezra Levant announced on X the media organization’s intention to file a lawsuit against those involved. He said Rebel would be suing over false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and assault.
The incident has garnered widespread condemnation from various figures such as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressing their disapproval.
Poilievre took to X to express his concern, stating, “This is the state of freedom of the press. In Canada. In 2024. After 8 years of Trudeau.”
Elon Musk, known for his outspoken views about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, commented on the video of Menzies’ exchange with Freeland and her security.
Musk remarked, “They won’t make it past the next election,” referring to the Liberal Party of Canada.
