A key figure in the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" who's seeking asylum in the United States is being sought on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to appear in court in Ottawa to face criminal charges for his role in the protest.

James Bauder, who left Canada this summer, is facing charges including mischief and intimidation. He claims he's being politically persecuted and said he's raised nearly $13,000 online to cover his legal fees.

Earlier this week, Bauder missed a Superior Court date in Ottawa, prompting a judge to order his arrest.

During the public commission investigating the federal government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the 2022 protest, Bauder said he helped lead a smaller convoy to Ottawa in 2021 to protest public health rules.

During that trip, he del

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