Alek Minassian

• Toronto van attack trial, verdict gave glimpse into new reality of virtual court cases

  For some, the highly anticipated ruling in the murder trial of Alek Minassian provided a first glimpse of the criminal court process under the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Mar 5
• Judge refuses to name mass murderer in Toronto van attack verdict, urges ‘careful consideration’

  Justice Anne Molloy referred to him as John Doe, lending another voice to a growing chorus urging police, media and the public to refrain from naming fame-seeking mass murderers.

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  Mar 4
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• Alek Minassian decision opens door for verdict of not criminally responsible due to autism

  The judge who found Alek Minassian guilty of murder and attempted murder has set Canadian precedent by considering autism a "mental disorder" under the Criminal Code.

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  Mar 3
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• Alek Minassian found guilty of 10 counts of 1st-degree murder after 2018 Toronto van attack

  Alek Minassian was also found guilty of 16 counts of attempted murder. The ruling was delivered by Justice Anne Molloy Wednesday morning and livestreamed on YouTube.

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  Mar 3
• Verdict expected Wednesday in Toronto van attack trial

  A judge is expected to deliver her verdict today in the case of a man who deliberately drove a van down a crowded Toronto sidewalk killing 10 people and injuring 16 others.

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  Mar 3
• Families nervous ahead of Wednesday’s verdict in Toronto van attack trial

  "I've been anxious for months, much more so than I thought I'd be."

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  Mar 2
• Man charged in Toronto van attack to learn verdict on Wednesday, ruling will be streamed on YouTube

  Alek Minassian's trial was conducted over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Mar 1
• Autism did not cause Alek Minassian to kill 10 people in Toronto van attack, Crown says

  Justice Anne Molloy will give her verdict on March 3.

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  Dec 18, 2020
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• Alek Minassian incapable of rational choice at time of Toronto van attack, defence argues

  The defence lawyer for the man who killed 10 people by deliberately driving a van down a crowded Toronto sidewalk argues his client was incapable of rational choice.

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  Dec 17, 2020
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• Prosecution rests case against Toronto van attack killer

  Closing arguments from prosecution and defence are expected to start Thursday.

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  Dec 15, 2020