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Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency over ‘out of control’ truckers’ protest
Ottawa’s mayor said Sunday that the ongoing protests by truckers in the Canadian capital were “out of control” and declared a state of emergency as the city centre remained blocked by opponents of coronavirus measures.
Protesters, who first arrived in the capital on January 29, parked large drilling rigs on city streets and erected tents and makeshift shacks — paralyzing the capital, terrifying officials and increasingly frustrated many residents.
Mayor Jim Watson declared a state of emergency “reflecting the serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents posed by ongoing demonstrations and underscoring the need for support from other jurisdictions and all levels of government,” the city’s statement said. a statement said.
Earlier in the day, Watson described the situation as “completely out of control”, adding that protesters were “far outnumbered by our police”.
“It’s clear we’re outnumbered and we’re losing the battle,” he told CFRA radio. “This has to be reversed; we have to get our city back.”
Watson called the truck drivers “insensitive” as they continued “honking horns, sirens and fireworks to turn it into a party”.
The demonstrations started as protests by truckers outraged over vaccine demands as they crossed the U.S.-Canada border, but have since morphed into broader protests against Covid-19 health restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government.
Locals complained about the constant blast of air horns and were harassed, insulted or obstructed by protesters.
However, truckers and their supporters have stepped in, saying the protests will continue until Covid-related restrictions are lifted.
On Sunday, police announced new measures to prevent people from helping protesters continue the sit-in.
“Anyone attempting to provide material support (gas etc.) to demonstrators may be arrested,” the force tweeted, adding that several arrests had been made on Sunday night.
Similar demonstrations, albeit on a smaller scale, took place Saturday in cities including Toronto, Quebec City and Winnipeg.
Quebec City police said about 30 large trucks blocked a major artery and were warned they could face fines if they didn’t act soon.
Police tweeted late Sunday that all the trucks had left, but protest organizers promised they would return within two weeks once the ongoing Quebec Winter Carnival ended.
In an emergency meeting with Ottawa officials on Saturday, Police Chief Peter Slowly complained about his lack of resources to end what he called a “siege” and called for reinforcements.
Ottawa police will soon be supported by about 250 Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a federal force.
“This group is a threat to our democracy,” City Council member Diane Deans said of the protesters Saturday. “What we’re seeing is not just an issue in the city of Ottawa, it’s a national uprising. It’s crazy.”
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Korean soloist IU sues ex-classmate and 180 others over online harassment, deepfakes, and slander
IU’s agency, EDAM, reports ongoing court proceedings and additional charges as they address severe online threats against her.
Korean singer-songwriter IU, also known as Lee Ji Eun, has taken decisive legal action against over 180 individuals involved in cyberbullying. These legal proceedings, initiated in 2023, are ongoing, with some cases already reaching the formal court hearing stage, according to the recent update from the agency.
The accusations against these individuals range from severe harassment, including threats and defamation, to the creation and distribution of harmful deepfake content. IU’s agency has cited the gravity of these offenses, which they believe meet the criteria for criminal charges
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IU files legal lawsuit against 180 individuals over cyber bullying
K-pop idols and celebrities frequently face online harassment, often seen as the darker side of fandom culture. In some cases, cyberstalking escalates to the point where idols are subjected to physical threats. On November 11 (KST), EDAM issued a statement announcing they had filed complaints citing severe harassment cases.
“Our agency, in collaboration with a law firm, has filed complaints targeting those who have engaged in criminal acts, including threats, defamation, malicious false accusations of plagiarism, death threats, privacy violations, sexual harassment, distribution of obscene content, creation and distribution of illegal deepfake materials and other illegal activities,” EDAM ent said in an official statement according to the Korea Times.
IU sues ex-classmate for cyber bullying
According to insiders, in addition to the 180 lawsuits already filed, more charges are lined up. One individual accused in the case also involves the singer’s former classmate. “Among them, there is one individual who is presumed to be a middle school classmate of IU. Despite the ongoing case, it has been found that they continue to harass IU. So, we are responding,” EDAM said.
The case which grabbed a lot of limelight back in 2023 resulted in a major controversy and has so far resulted in six fines, three cases with mandatory education, and one case with probation, according to the agency. Among these cases are accusations from April and May last year, where the singer was targeted with baseless claims of plagiarism.
EDAM also highlighted a particular case where IU faced serious online harassment, including false rumors, sexual harassment, and death threats. Prosecutors have requested a fine of 3 million won (about $2,240) for the person involved. The individual is reportedly appealing the sentence, with a formal trial yet to take place.
EDAM revealed that it has collaborated with “relevant” sources to track individuals using foreign IP addresses or living abroad in attempts to avoid legal trouble. In one case, a suspect accused IU of espionage, claiming she was a spy. However, progress has been delayed as the suspect has continually refused to appear for questioning. This case has now been handed over to the prosecution for further investigation.
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