Allegedly anti-Semitic blogger wins in court

A Montreal man whose blog is being called anti-Semitic has no plans to stop - not even after a restraining order was filed against him. 

Pierre Lacerte’s blog “Accommodements Outremont” chronicles what he considers are annoying bylaw violations committed by his Orthodox Jewish neighbours. Many photos on the blog prominently feature Hasidic Outremont residents, who feel threatened as a result.

Michael Rosenberg, who is especially targeted by Lacerte, filed the restraining order against him. He says he fears for his family’s safety in the neighbourhood. A small synagogue his family founded is singled out on the web site as the cause for many alleged municipal disturbances.

Judge Manon Ouimet turned down Rosenberg’s restraining order Monday, stating there is not enough evidence to prove Lacerte is violent.

The blogger, who insists he has no prejudices against the Hasidic community, is due back in court next year facing defamation charges.

Photo taken from Lacerte's blog.