Dr. Tan

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for charges including advocating genocide and willful promotion of hatred after posting over 4,000 antisemitic messages on social media.

At his initial disposition hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the panel found that he continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his diagnosis of schizophrenia, pathological anger, and high risk of violent re-offending.

The Board ordered a detention order with discretionary privileges, including the potential for indirectly supervised passes in the community, and imposed strict conditions monitoring his access to the internet and social media.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault after attacking his stepfather with a machete while suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing pursuant to s. 672.47(1) of the Criminal Code.

The Hospital recommended a detention order with privileges extending to community living within the catchment area, which was supported by the Crown and the accused's counsel.

The Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing paranoia, command hallucinations, and suicidal ideation.

The Board ordered a detention order with the terms and conditions recommended by the Hospital.