Former Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) litigation director Jay Cameron was taken into custody for charges authorized by the Manitoba Prosecution Service on Wednesday. .Cameron has been charged with intimidation of a justice system participant and attempt to obstruct justice, according to a Thursday press release. .The release said Cameron was released on an order by a judicial justice of the peace. It said investigators do not anticipate any additional arrests. .JCCF President John Carpay was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice on December 30 after admitting he ordered the following of the top Manitoba judge and other government officials at the height of COVID-19 restrictions in 2021. .READ MORE: JCCF's Carpay charged with obstruction after surveilling Manitoba judge."This charge is wholly unexpected and inexplicable,” said the JCCF. .“The events took place over 17 months ago, and police have not contacted Mr. Carpay nor the Justice Centre since July of 2021.”.The JCCF said in 2021 it was pleased to welcome back Carpay to resume his responsibilities as president..READ MORE: Carpay back at helm of overwhelmed Justice Centre.Carpay had been on a leave of absence for about two months after admitting he hired a private investigator to follow the Manitoba judge..The JCCF Board said it was “taking steps to strengthen governance and to provide increased independence between the litigation and educational activities of the organization.”.The JCCF declined to comment.
