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Paramedic Stabbing: Not Criminally Responsible
A man who fatally stabbed a paramedic was found not criminally responsible due to mental illness.
English
United Kingdom
JusticeHuman Rights ViolationsHealthCrimeViolenceMental HealthVerdict
Nsw AmbulanceNew South Wales Supreme CourtMcdonald’s
Jordan James FineanganofoSteven TougherDr. Kerri EagleKen Mckay ScDavid Davies
- What happened after the verdict was delivered?
- Following the verdict, Fineanganofo was remanded in custody. A hearing was scheduled to determine further orders. Members of Tougher's family expressed anger and frustration outside the court.
- Describe the nature of the attack on Steven Tougher.
- The attack on Steven Tougher lasted approximately four minutes and involved multiple stab wounds, even after Tougher pleaded with Fineanganofo to stop. Despite bystanders' attempts to intervene, the attack continued.
- What was the verdict in the case of Jordan James Fineanganofo?
- Jordan James Fineanganofo, who stabbed paramedic Steven Tougher 55 times, was found not criminally responsible due to mental health impairment. The court accepted psychiatric evidence that he didn't understand his actions were wrong.
- What was the psychiatric assessment of Fineanganofo's mental state?
- Dr. Kerri Eagle, a forensic psychiatrist, found Fineanganofo suffered from a psychotic illness, consistent with a relapse of schizophrenia. While aware of his actions, his mental state prevented him from understanding their wrongfulness.
- Were there other incidents involving Fineanganofo before the fatal stabbing?
- In the days leading up to the fatal stabbing, Fineanganofo engaged in other violent incidents, including intimidating a woman with a baby and threatening men at a gas station. These incidents also involved a knife.