Appeal Court denies release of Matthew de Grood, who killed five people in Calgary

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Appeal Court denies release of Matthew de Grood, who killed five people in Calgary yyc

They said that although de Grood “is undoubtedly much less dangerous” compared to when the stabbings happened in 2014, “his transition to unrestricted life in the community will not happen overnight.”de Grood has ‘made progress’, but his health ‘still fragile’: court

As he continues to live under supervision at a group home, de Grood’s case is to be reviewed by the board every year to see whether he can transition back into his community while maintaining public safety. “He is highly responsive to his oral medication, but any disruption in that medication may cause him to compensate,” the judges said.Petrie argued that the review board’s risk assessment in 2022 was biased and influenced by comments made by former justice minister Doug Schweitzer.Article content

The judges said a minister of justice, “by virtue of his office,” is entitled to question and promote changes in the province.

 

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