Arrested for Pro-Life Advocacy: Alex Kissiakov’s Court Victory in Canada

Arrested for handing out pro-life pamphlets? That’s exactly what happened to Canadian activist Alex Kissiakov.

In this episode, Alex Kissiakov joins us to discuss his experience being arrested and charged with criminal harassment and mischief after peacefully offering pro-life literature outside an abortion clinic in Montreal.

Despite police initially saying no crime had been committed, Alex was later prosecuted and forced to spend $15,000 in legal fees defending himself in court.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What happened the day Alex was arrested
• How bubble zone laws affect pro-life activism in Canada
• The role of video evidence in securing his acquittal
• The charges of criminal harassment and mischief
• Free speech and conscience rights under Canadian law
• The financial cost of pro-life advocacy
• What this case means for pro-lifers worldwide

Alex shares how he calmly exercised his rights, why he chose to film his interactions, and how the court ultimately failed to find sufficient evidence to convict him.

This story highlights the growing legal pressure faced by pro-life advocates—not only in Canada but across Western democracies.

Read Alex Kissiakov's story and donate to help him with the cost of legal fees here: Arrested pro-life activist needs our help after trying to save babies from abortion – LifeFunder

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