Arson suspect passes psych assessment
Shawn Allan McLaughlin, 62, driven by addiction, not mental illness, doctor's report says
The man accused of torching a downtown restaurant in November wasn’t suffering from a mental disorder at the time of his alleged offences that would exempt him from criminal responsibility.
Shawn Allan McLaughlin, 62, of no fixed address, appeared in Fredericton provincial court by video conference from custody Friday for a hearing on his mental state.
He was arrested Nov. 23 on several break-in charges, among other allegations.