Pat King, an organizer of the "Freedom Convoy" that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for three weeks, granted bail

There were tears shed by some in an Ottawa courtroom as one of the so-called Freedom Convoy protest organizers was granted bail.

Pat King, wearing a plaid shirt and his hair in a long braid, nodded as the judge's reasons were handed down.

In the courtroom, supporters wearing T-shirts that said ``Free Pat King'' brought tissues to their eyes.

King will have to leave Ottawa in 24 hours to return to Alberta, where he will be required to live with a surety.

He's facing charges including mischief, intimidation, obstructing police and disobeying a court order.