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The controversial blogger who claimed St. Clair College was almost “shot up” by Muslim “psychopaths” is now facing a charge of promoting hatred.

Kevin J. Johnston, the Mississauga resident behind the right-wing website FreedomReport.ca, was arrested by Peel Regional Police on Monday.

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Johnston was charged with one count of wilful promotion of hatred, under the Criminal Code of Canada.

According to police, Monday’s arrest was the result of a lengthy investigation. Officers received consent from the Ontario Attorney General’s office before moving forward against Johnston.

Peel Regional Police said they looked into “numerous incidents” that had been reported to them concerning Johnston and postings on various social media platforms.

Johnston made a court appearance in Brampton the same day as his arrest.

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University of Windsor law professor Richard Moon, an expert on free speech issues and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, noted that prosecutions under section 319 (2) of the Criminal Code are rare — and convictions are even rarer.