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Police arrested more than 900 protesters during the G20 summit in Toronto. (Canadian Press) Bail hearings began Tuesday for the final 15 G20 protesters being held in a Toronto jail.
A packed courtroom heard prosecutors read out a list of charges the individuals will be facing, including conspiracy to commit mischief, property damage over $5,000, conspiracy to assault police and conspiracy to obstruct police.
The Finch Avenue West courtroom was so packed that another room with a video link had to be set up.
In that room, people filled every chair. Some even sat on the floor.
Dozens were in the court ready to post bail, but most will have to come back.
The Crown decided to lay the case out against all the protesters at the same time, which took the entire day.
At least a dozen defence lawyers are waiting to address the court.
Among those facing charges is activist Jaggi Singh, 39, who turned himself in to police on Tuesday morning.
Singh is a spokesman for the Montreal branch of No One is Illegal and has been a vocal presence at anti-capitalist protests for almost a decade.
One protester, Sterling Stutz, was granted bail and released on a $30,000 surety posted by her father. The conditions of bail include not being able to leave her parents' home unaccompanied and communicate with any of the co-accused.
Another protester, Eric Lankin, was denied bail and will return to court later this month.
Because of a publication ban, no details of the proceedings can be reported.
More than 900 people were arrested during the G20 protests, which saw vandals smash windows and burn police cars.
With files from The Canadian PressShare Tools
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