Iain Aspenlieder, a City of Ottawa lawyer, has been fired after being charged in connection with the defacement of the National Holocaust Monument on June 9. Red paint with the words "Feed Me" was found on the monument. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe confirmed the termination, stating the actions do not represent the city's values. Aspenlieder faces charges including mischief to a war memorial.
City of Ottawa lawyer charged with defacing National Holocaust Monument has been fired, mayor says
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Iain Aspenlieder, a City of Ottawa lawyer, has been fired after being charged in connection with the defacement of the National Holocaust Monument on June 9. Red paint with the words "Feed Me" was found on the monument. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe confirmed the termination, stating the actions do not represent the city's values. Aspenlieder faces charges including mischief to a war memorial.
Trending- 1 June 9: Red paint with 'Feed Me' discovered on the National Holocaust Monument.
- 2 Friday: Ottawa Police Service announces charges against a 46-year-old man (later identified as Iain Aspenlieder).
- 3 Saturday evening: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe posts that the charged person is a city employee on leave.
- 4 Saturday: Suspect scheduled to appear in court.
- 5 Sunday: Mayor Sutcliffe announces the employee has been terminated.
- 6 Monday: Interim City Solicitor Stuart Huxley confirms termination.
- Iain Aspenlieder was charged with mischief to a war memorial, mischief exceeding $5,000, and harassment by threatening conduct.
- Iain Aspenlieder was fired from his position as Legal Counsel with the City of Ottawa.
- Public condemnation of the act by Mayor Sutcliffe and City Solicitor Huxley.
- Police investigation ongoing.
What: A City of Ottawa lawyer, Iain Aspenlieder, was fired after being charged with defacing the National Holocaust Monument.
When: June 9 (defacement); Friday (police announced charges); Saturday evening (Mayor Sutcliffe's post); Sunday (Mayor Sutcliffe confirmed termination); Monday (interim City Solicitor statement).
Where: National Holocaust Monument, west of downtown Ottawa.
Why: Iain Aspenlieder allegedly defaced the monument with red paint and the words "Feed Me." The act is described as "deplorable" and "disgraceful" and is counter to community values.
How: Red paint was discovered on the monument. Police investigated and charged Aspenlieder. The City of Ottawa, following the charges, terminated his employment.