
John Philpot
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John Philpot is a defense lawyer known for representing Yves Engler in a trial concerning allegations of harassment and obstruction of justice. He argued that Engler's organized e-mail campaign was a legitimate exercise of the public's right to petition the government, rather than a criminal act, emphasizing the importance of political expression and the right to challenge state actions.
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Defence lawyer John Philpot argued that the campaign fell well short of harassment or obstruction of justice.
Yves Engler found guilty of harassment over mass e-mail campaign directed at detectiveThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-01-23
Defence lawyer John Philpot acknowledged that Mr. Engler organized the e-mail writing campaign.
NDP leadership hopeful stands trial over mass e-mail campaign directed at detectiveThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-11-30







