A man from LaSalle, who was previously charged in his hometown for making online posts targeting police and Jewish individuals, is now facing additional charges by London, Ont., authorities. Nicholas Amor, 30, is alleged to have participated in an anti-war demonstration outside a London convention center, where he reportedly assaulted another person.
Although London police issued a warrant for his arrest, Amor remains in custody in LaSalle, where he was initially charged with inciting hatred publicly. The police accused him of endorsing anti-Semitic and anti-law enforcement sentiments. Amor’s public Facebook profile, followed by nearly 5,000 people, features videos where he makes derogatory statements about the Jewish community. In one video, he is seen wearing a bulletproof vest with a Canadian flag displayed upside down.
The recent charges against Amor stem from an incident outside RBC Place in London, where the Best Defence Conference was taking place on October 21, coinciding with the start 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 parking garage, advocating for an arms embargo on Israel and opposing Canada’s planned military expenditure hikes.
London police allege that Amor engaged in assault when a man attempted to remove barricades he had erected to block the parking garage. At the time of the alleged assault, Amor was reportedly wearing a mask to conceal his identity. Consequently, he is facing charges of mischief exceeding $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offense, assault, and disguise with intent.
Amor is the second individual charged following the London protest, with authorities indicating that an Owen Sound woman was also charged with offenses including resisting arrest. Confirming that the same person was charged in both LaSalle and London, police clarified that the investigations in the two locations are distinct and unrelated.
During a recent court appearance, Amor mentioned that the charge of incitement of hatred was his first criminal offense and requested more time to secure legal representation. His next court hearing is scheduled for October 29. London police have encouraged anyone with relevant information about the protest incident to come forward directly or submit tips anonymously through Middlesex London Crime Stoppers.