Pierre Ny St-Amand, who voluntarily drove his STL bus against a Laval daycare center in February, is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. The statement, which was sealed during the accused’s last visit, could be released this morning when the 50-year-old returns to court in Laval.
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Saint-Amand’s evaluation at the Philippe-Pennel Institute of Forensic Psychiatry aims to determine his criminal responsibility during the tragedy on February 8.
The 22-page psychiatric report was unsealed in late April so the Crown and defense could study it in detail and decide their future course of action in the case.
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“It is under seal to prevent members of the public from reading the report, which contains personal information about the file and Mr. St-Amand’s situation,” the Crown attorney notes in the file.
Pierre Ny St-Amand is charged with two counts of premeditated murder, one count of attempted murder and several counts of assault.
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