James Bauder reportedly fled to the United States in early August, claiming he faces political persecution by the Canadian government.

James Bauder, 55, of Calgary, Alberta, was due to appear in an Ottawa courthouse on August 26 and 27. However, according to reports, he had already fled to the United States in early August. He has claimed he faces political persecution by the Canadian government.

TDF litigation director Mark Joseph noted that this is an “extremely unusual case.” “Mr. Bauder has filed an asylum application in the U.S. based on political persecution. While his asylum claim is proceeding, Mr. Bauder is afforded certain legal protections under international and U.S. law,” he said.

For his peaceful role in the 2022 protests in Ottawa, Bauder is facing a total of five criminal offenses, including mischief, counseling mischief, intimidation, counseling intimidation, and obstructing police. His criminal trial is to be held on November 10.

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