One of the men serving a sentence for their actions during the Coutts pandemic-era border blockade and protest has been denied parole despite a largely glowing review of his time in prison.

Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick were convicted of mischief over $5,000 and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public. They were acquitted of the more serious charge of conspiring to murder RCMP officers during the 2022 border protest.

In September, both men were handed 6½-year sentences, but with credit for the time he’d served pending trial, Carbert had two years, seven months left behind bars.

Seven months into his remaining 31-month sentence, Carbert applied for parole. A hearing took place before two Parole Board of Canada members.

Both Coutts blockade leaders denied parole over 'lack of accountability' | CBC News

One of the two men serving a prison sentence related to the pandemic-era border blockade received a largely glowing review of his time in prison, while the other's was described as "unproblematic," but the Parole Board of Canada found both men demonstrated a lack of accountability and denied them early release.

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