A man from LaSalle, who was previously charged in his hometown for making offensive online comments towards police and the Jewish community, now faces additional charges in London, Ontario. Nicholas Amor, 30, allegedly participated in an anti-war demonstration outside a London convention center where he reportedly assaulted another individual.
Despite being charged in London through a warrant, Amor remains in custody in LaSalle following his initial arrest for inciting hatred publicly. Authorities claim he advocated for violence against Jewish people and law enforcement. Amor’s public Facebook profile, followed by nearly 5,000 individuals, features videos in which he makes derogatory remarks about the Jewish community, even appearing in one video wearing a bulletproof vest with a Canadian flag displayed upside down.
The recent charges against Amor stem from an incident outside RBC Place in London during the Best Defence Conference on October 21, which coincided with the commencement of the LaSalle police investigation into his online behavior. Allegedly, Amor obstructed the parking garage by setting up barricades, leading to a confrontation where he reportedly assaulted a man while concealing his identity with a mask.
As a result, Amor now faces multiple charges, including mischief exceeding $5,000, conspiracy to commit a crime, assault, and wearing a disguise with intent. He is the second individual charged in connection with the London protest, with another woman from Owen Sound facing similar charges.
Authorities confirmed that the individual charged in both LaSalle and London is indeed Nicholas Amor, clarifying that the investigations in the two locations are independent. During a recent court appearance, Amor expressed that the charge of inciting hatred was his first criminal offense and requested additional time to secure legal representation. His next court hearing is scheduled for October 29.
The London police urge anyone with pertinent information about the protest incident to come forward directly or provide anonymous tips through Middlesex London Crime Stoppers.