Toronto man convicted of patricide approved for international trip

Ari Da Costa, a Toronto man found not criminally responsible for killing his father a decade ago, has been granted a 14-day international travel leave to Thailand for mixed martial arts training, despite being deemed a significant threat to public safety. His psychiatrist recommended a shorter trip than the 30 days he requested, emphasizing the need for supervision, preferably with his mother. Da Costa, diagnosed with schizophrenia, has shown improvement in his treatment but still poses risks. He was found guilty of a brutal crime in 2015, prompting ongoing mental health evaluations.

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