Toronto man held in psychiatric ‘seclusion’ for 20 years must be reassessed, court rules. ‘He’s still that same person inside,’ says his sister - Toronto Star

Toronto man held in psychiatric ‘seclusion’ for 20 years must be reassessed, court rules. ‘He’s still that same person inside,’ says his sister – Toronto Star

January 9, 2026

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