Earlier this month, a judge in Alberta described Johnston as “terrible” and “toxic.”

Johnston also faces criminal harassment charges against employees of the Alberta Department of Health Services (especially an inspector) whose task is to implement public health measures designed to control the spread of COVID-19.

‘Toxic, hateful and threatening’

Ten days ago, Johnston was convicted of three counts of civil contempt for ignoring the judge’s orders, which were designed to control frequent offenders who incited others to ignore public health restrictions.

Before being detained on May 26, Johnston hosted webcasts and online video streams, where he would post angry, threatening rants, and most of his anger was directed at AHS employees.

Some of these videos were provided as evidence at Johnston’s civil contempt hearing.

In a harsh, 20-page ruling, Queen’s Court Judge Adam Germain was unceremonious, calling Johnston’s actions “vicious, hateful and threatening”.

“Most people who are unfortunate to hear Mr. Johnston speak will be intimidated by his hostility, his terrifying facial features and the threats he expresses in some ways,” German wrote.

“A dangerous, out of control person”

Johnston has repeatedly stated in videos posted on his social media accounts that he is ready to arm himself and go to the homes of health officials to arrest those who take enforcement actions.

He also posted a photo of a health inspector and her husband and asked his followers to track her address and license plate.

“He appeared as a dangerous, out of control Personally,” Germaine said after watching the video. “Mr. Johnston’s malicious expression is beyond the scope of normal social discourse. “

Criminal charges in 3 provinces

After months of threats, AHS filed a $1.3 million defamation lawsuit against Johnston.

Since his arrest, Johnston has been refused bail twice and is considered too risky to commit a crime again.

Johnston’s most recent trial involved allegations of disturbance.

According to police, a video posted by Johnston and his followers showed that he did not wear a mask when he arrived at the Core Shopping Center in downtown Calgary and abused young employees when asked to wear it or leave.

Johnston also faces assault charges in British Columbia and hate crime charges in Ontario.

Mayor candidates with criminal records or facing charges do not rule out running for public office in Calgary. It is impossible for them to violate any election laws or owe money to the city government.