Independent journalist Caryma Sa’d alleged counterprotestor Emily Spanton spit on her camera operator while she was reporting on a protest against an all-ages drag event at the Vegan Hippie Chick in Welland, ON. .“Is there a reason that you’re spitting on me?” said Sa'd in a Sunday video. .Spanton can be seen holding her hand to Sa’d’s camera operator. .Sa'd works as a lawyer, but she engages in independent journalism on her social media accounts. She has known to document protests about COVID-19 restrictions, but has recently shifted to covering what she calls "right-wing extremism.".Spanton said Sa’d should not talk to her. Sa’d asked if there was a reason she was spitting on her. .“Everyone here knows who you are,” said Spanton..“You’re here to cause problems.” .The camera operator then accuses Spanton of spitting on him. Sa’d asks a protestor if Spanton spit on a person, and a witness alleged she did. .Sa’d thanked the witness for corroborating the allegation. She said there is “not one brush we can paint with any particular group.” .The journalist concluded by saying there are people who have animus towards her, others who do not call her, and those who are friendly. .“This is more tense than usual,” she said..“I feel sort of like I’ve been transplanted into the US.” .Spanton said Sa’d should try googling her before attempting to dox her. .“I did not spit on your camera man... just as he tripped over his own feet before you accused people of pushing him,” she said. .“It's called slander and I'm happy to connect you with my attorney.”.Protestors supporting and opposing an all ages drag brunch done by drag queen Crystal Quartz at a Boston Pizza in Hamilton on December 11 shouted at each other. .READ MORE: WATCH: Protestors feud outside Hamilton Boston Pizza holding all ages drag show.“You’re all being exposed,” said an anti-drag protestor. “How are you going to feel when you’re standing on that side of the line and this is exposed?"
