A man from LaSalle who faced charges in his hometown for online comments targeting police and Jewish individuals is now facing additional charges in London, Ontario, according to the police on Tuesday. Nicholas Amor, 30, allegedly participated in an anti-war demonstration outside a convention center in London where he reportedly assaulted another person.
Despite the new charges filed by London police through a warrant, Amor remains in custody in LaSalle, where he was initially charged with inciting hatred publicly. The authorities accused him of advocating anti-Semitic and anti-police sentiments. Amor’s public Facebook profile, followed by nearly 5,000 people, contains videos where he makes accusations against members of the Jewish community. In one video, he is seen wearing a bulletproof vest with a Canadian flag displayed upside down.
In a video statement, Amor declared, “We are at war. The Zionist terrorist organization is destroying the human race worldwide.” The latest charges against Amor stem from an incident at RBC Place in London during the Best Defence Conference on October 21, coinciding with the initiation 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 access to the convention center and its parking facility, advocating for a bilateral arms embargo on Israel and the cessation of planned military expenditure increments in Canada. London police allege that Amor assaulted a man who was trying to remove barricades that Amor had set up to block the parking garage entrance, wearing a mask to conceal his identity during the alleged assault.
Consequently, Amor is now facing charges of causing mischief over $5,000, conspiracy to commit a serious offense, assault, and disguise with intent. He is the second individual charged following the London protest, with authorities previously charging a woman from Owen Sound with resisting arrest and other offenses.
Police have confirmed that the individual charged in both London and LaSalle is the same person. They clarified that the investigations in the two locations are distinct and unrelated. Amor mentioned during a recent court appearance that the charge of inciting hatred publicly was his first criminal charge and requested more time to secure legal representation. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 29.
Authorities in London are urging anyone with relevant information on the protest incident to reach out to them directly or provide tips anonymously through Middlesex London Crime Stoppers.
