A Canadian reservist who posted videos to social media depicting him in uniform should be court martialed for mutiny, according to the prosecutor, Maj. Ben Richard, who says the accused, James Topp, should not have used his uniform and military rank to challenge the country’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine rules.

“This is a case about an experienced and seasoned warrant officer leveraging his rank and uniform to publicly challenge his chain of command and his democratically elected government,” Richard said.

Topp, who served in Croatia, Afghanistan and other war zones, could face a maximum penalty of dismissal with disgrace. His attorney, Phillip Millar, wants either an absolute discharge or the lowest fine possible.

“I understand there’s pressure to make an example of this man from the (reserve) unit, from the Canadian Armed Forces,” said Millar. “My job is to bring some compassion to the table and understanding of context. If I fail to convince you of the suitability of an absolute discharge, I would ask you to give Warrant Topp the lowest fine possible.”

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CBC News November 15, 2023