Dennis Galiatsatos tried Tuesday in court to cast doubt on defence expert witness Marie-Frédérique Allard’s finding that Bain truly believed he received a vision from God and was in a state of psychosis the night he allegedly shot a man on Sept. 4, 2012.
Galiatsatos is into his second day of cross-examining Allard, a forensic psychiatrist who is upholding the defence’s position that Bain is not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.
Bain has pleaded not guilty to one count of first-degree murder, three counts of attempted murder and two arson-related charges in connection with the Quebec election night shooting outside the Metropolis nightclub in Montreal where Parti Québécois (PQ) supporters were gathered.
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The Crown contends Bain acted out of anger against Quebec separatists and was not delusional when he allegedly started shooting outside the PQ’s headquarters.
Galiatsatos is questioning Allard about Bain’s actions before, during and after the shooting in an effort to demonstrate he was sound of mind and not mentally ill.