Ottawa mayoral candidate charged for alleged death threats against Doug Ford and Mark Sutcliffe
A candidate for mayor of Ottawa is facing multiple charges for allegedly making death threats against Ontario Premier Doug Ford and incumbent Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe earlier this month.
Ottawa's mayoral hopeful Geoffrey Nicholas Griplas has been formally charged with harassment and threats of death pertaining to his online remarks targeting Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, according to Kingston Police. The police became aware of the "concerning behavior and comments" on September 13, leading to Griplas's arrest on September 15 in the capital city.
He faces two counts each of criminal harassment and uttering death threats, alongside several weapon-related offenses. Following a bail hearing, Griplas has been returned to custody in Kingston and is set to appear in court again on September 21. Currently, Griplas is registered as a certified candidate in the Ottawa mayoral race under the name "Geoff Nicholas" and is among 14 candidates vying for the position. The city's mayoral election is scheduled for October 26.
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- Ottawa mayoral candidate charged for alleged death threats against Sutcliffe, Ford winnipegfreepress.com
