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    1. > Court previously heard that as Henschel walked toward Ottawa’s EY Centre he interacted with several protesters, one of whom yelled that he was „racist.“

      > **“I’m a fucking racist and I’m proud of it,“** Henschel replied, according to an agreed statement of facts the judge read in court Wednesday.

      > As he continued walking, Henschel encountered a 21-year-old woman in a hijab who told him he was „actively supporting genocide“ by attending the conference.

      > Henschel swung his arm, **intentionally backhanding the protester in the face with a closed fist**. As the woman dropped to the ground, Henschel continued walking toward the conference centre, pushing another protester before police stepped in and arrested him.

    2. Thercon_Jair on

      That’s quite fucked up. Basically only fined for not appearing in court.

    3. AssassinOfSouls on

      It keeps saying he is Swiss, but his behaviour in court, including standing at attention and saluting seems red flags, our Army is not quite that performative and anyone who would act like that in civilian clothing would be seen as a weirdo. Checking online it seems [he is a war veteran of the British Armed Forces](https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/court-gives-arms-contractor-discharge-on-assault-against-protester-in-ottawa/article_fba80a0d-dfd4-5ec9-a71c-8517ea529760.html), allegedly suffering from PTSD.

      Seems to me that the papers got their line crossed, because he worked for a Swiss Company, tho perhaps he is a double national, which would explain things.

      It would also explain the leniency and the performative military stunt in court, someone is free to correct me if I am wrong, but it seems to me that having a military background carries a lot of status in the anglosphere.

    4. red_riding_hoot on

      semi serious question, but from what military engagement did a Swiss soldier get ptsd?

    5. You can’t go around backhanding people just as much as you can’t go around calling people racist for attending a conference 🤷🏽‍♂️

    6. Valkyrie_Sia on

      Fafo. Don’t be surprised to get a face slap if you insult someone. If you have a big mouth, you need to be able to back it up.

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