Canada: Man accused in Holocaust Memorial vandalism is City of Ottawa lawyer on leave

The 46-year-old man who faces a number of charges after the National Holocaust Memorial was vandalized with red paint on June 9 is an Ottawa city lawyer on leave.

Iain Aspenlieder has been charged with mischief to a war monument, mischief exceeding $5,000 and harassment by threatening conduct.

Aspenlieder is listed in Ontario’s Sunshine List as a legal counsel with the City of Ottawa with a salary of $148,246.65 as of 2024.

He appeared in court on Saturday for a bail hearing. A decision is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2.

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