A Canadian activist is dealing with a felony cost after storming the stage at this week’s Juno Awards and interrupting a speech by Avril Lavigne — however she’s standing firmly behind the stunt in her newest remarks.
Casey “Ever” Hatherly was topless at Monday’s ceremony in Edmonton when she climbed subsequent to the singer-songwriter, who was introducing musician AP Dhillon on the time. The Vancouver resident had phrases like “land back” and “stop logging old growth now” written on her torso and arms, with pasties masking her nipples. She was ultimately eliminated by safety and arrested.
On Wednesday, Hatherly appeared in an Edmonton courtroom on a cost of mischief earlier than speaking to the press outdoors. The activist mentioned she belongs to an environmental advocacy group referred to as On to Ottawa and that she was protesting growth on pure land in Ontario province.
The Juno Awards, now of their 53rd yr, are the Canadian equal of the Grammys.
In her remarks to journalists, Hatherly remained unapologetic.
“I know that I have an incredible amount of privilege, and it is my absolute privilege to stand up and fight for something that I believe in,” she said. “The best way that I can do that is by playing the cards that I’m dealt. I have white privilege, I have perfect titties and a huge ass, so I got the attention that On to Ottawa needs.”
At the ceremony, Lavigne gave the impression to be caught off guard by Hatherly’s sudden look on the stage however maintained her composure.
“Get the fuck off,” the eight-time Grammy nominee told Hatherly, laughing. “Get the fuck off, bitch.”
Lavigne went on to joke in regards to the incident later within the present as she accepted a “fan choice” award, in addition to on social media.
