Dr. Sandy Simpson

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual disposition review.

The accused has schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, and continues to use cannabis despite a mandatory abstention clause.

The Board accepted the joint position that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered continued detention at the General Forensic Service at CAMH with privileges up to community living in approved accommodation.

The Board amended the reporting requirement to not less than every two weeks, but maintained the absolute abstention clause for non-medical drugs and alcohol.

The defendant pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor (JH), sexual interference with a minor (BM), and invitation to sexual touching of a minor (MV).

The court imposed an 18-month custodial sentence followed by three years of probation.

The sentencing considered the serious nature of the offences, including grooming behaviour, breach of trust, multiple victims, and significant harm to the victims, balanced against mitigating factors including the guilty plea, lack of prior record, and potential for rehabilitation through treatment programs.