A man from LaSalle, who was previously charged in his hometown for making online remarks about the police and Jewish individuals, has now been additionally charged by the authorities in London, Ontario. Nicholas Amor, aged 30 and from LaSalle, is alleged to have participated in an anti-war demonstration outside a convention center in London last week, during which he reportedly attacked another individual. Despite facing charges in London through a warrant, Amor is currently detained in LaSalle, where he was initially charged with inciting hatred in public. The police have accused him of advocating for anti-Semitic and anti-police violence.
Amor’s public Facebook profile, followed by nearly 5,000 people, contains videos where he makes derogatory statements about members of the Jewish community. In one video, he can be seen wearing a bulletproof vest with a Canadian flag displayed upside down. “We are in a state of war,” Amor stated in one of the videos. “The Zionist terrorist organization is causing harm to humanity globally.” The recent charges against Amor are related to an incident that occurred outside RBC Place in London, where the Best Defence Conference was taking place on October 21, coinciding with the commencement of the LaSalle police investigation into his online activities.
During the protest organized by groups like World Beyond War and SURJ Toronto, over 100 demonstrators obstructed entrances to the convention center and its parking facility, demanding a two-way arms embargo on Israel and urging Canada to halt its planned military expenditure increases. According to the London police, Amor is accused of assaulting a man who was trying to remove barricades that Amor had set up to block the parking garage. It was reported that Amor was wearing a mask to conceal his identity during the alleged assault, resulting in charges including mischief over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offense, assault, and disguise with intent.
Following the London protest, Amor is the second individual to face charges, with another woman from Owen Sound being previously charged by the police for offenses including resisting arrest. The authorities have confirmed that the same individual has been charged in both London and LaSalle, emphasizing that the investigations in the two locations are distinct and unrelated. During a recent court appearance, Amor revealed that the charge of incitement of hatred was his first criminal offense and requested more time to secure legal representation. His next court appearance has been scheduled for October 29.
The London police are urging anyone with relevant information regarding the protest incident to come forward directly or submit tips anonymously through Middlesex London Crime Stoppers. Additionally, they have released a video capturing the disruption caused by the protesters at the defense conference in London.