Dr. Ian G. Swayze

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for arson, had his annual review before the Ontario Review Board.

He suffers from schizophrenia and neurocognitive disorder, and requires significant care.

He was readmitted to the hospital after failing in supportive housing due to aggressive behaviour and unsafe smoking habits.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered his continued detention at the hospital.

The accused pleaded guilty to aggravated assault against his ex-wife following a single violent incident in July 2012.

The assault resulted in severe facial bruising and permanent hearing loss to the victim.

The court imposed a suspended sentence with three years of probation, crediting six months for time served under stringent bail conditions.

The sentencing balanced the serious nature of domestic violence with significant mitigating factors including the accused's lack of prior criminal record, genuine remorse, engagement in counselling, and the isolated nature of the incident.