A Toronto man with a history of severe sexual and violent offenses has been granted an absolute discharge by the Ontario Review Board (ORB), concluding he no longer poses a significant risk to public safety.

The decision, released in July 2026, details the man’s extensive criminal record, including repeated sexual assaults on a close female relative over seven months, choking her, and threats of violence.He also assaulted his father, a cab driver, and multiple others, including vulnerable individuals and children, during his youth.

Diagnosed with schizophrenia, mild intellectual disability, social anxiety disorder, and cannabis use disorder, the man was found not criminally responsible in 2017.The ORB determined that his mental health treatment, including medication and supervised living in a group home, has effectively managed his risks.Despite his past violent behavior, the board concluded there is no substantial threat to the public.The decision highlights the complex interplay between mental health, legal responsibility, and public safety in forensic psychiatry cases.