Medical marijuana supporter charged

London,Ont. A woman who claims marijuana helps numb the pain brought on by
multliple sclerosis was charged Mon. for possessing the drug. Lynn Harichy,
36, will appear in a London court Oct.14. The woman was arrested in front
of the police station where she staged a protest before some 50 people.

Police took a joint from Harichy before she could light it and charged her
under the Criminal Code, launching another London based challenge to
Canada's marijuana laws.

Harichy was first diagnosed with multliple sclerosis 18 years ago. She says
marijuana is more effective than prescription drugs.

While many pot supporters gathered outside the police station with
marijuana leaf symbols emblazoned on Tshirts and jewelry, some critics
also attended.