A. Herscovitch

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) for multiple counts of mischief after damaging religious property while experiencing psychosis.

At his initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of rapid decompensation when non-compliant with medication.

However, noting his current stability, insight into his illness, and strong family support, the Board accepted a joint submission and ordered a conditional discharge with conditions including weekly reporting and abstention from intoxicants.

The accused was charged with causing unnecessary pain to an animal after stomping on a Canada Goose gosling.

He was found unfit to stand trial due to frontotemporal dementia and the matter was remitted to the Ontario Review Board.

The Board found that he remains permanently unfit to stand trial as his neurocognitive disorder renders him unable to meaningfully communicate with counsel.

The Board also found that he currently poses a significant risk to the safety of the public due to his lack of community supports.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge, agreeing with the joint recommendation of the parties, as it is the least onerous disposition capable of protecting the public.