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QUEBEC -- A Quebec court ruled yesterday that a Canadian Forces soldier traumatized by his service in Bosnia is not criminally responsible for threatening Prime Minister Jean Chretien.
The finding cited the fragile mental state of Claude Michaud, 45, who was ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment for the next two years.
Michaud, a member of the Royal 22nd Regiment who is currently on medical leave, threatened to kill Chretien and then himself in June 2002. He made the comments during a phone call to the Prime Minister‘s Office when he called to complain about the lack of psychological help available to members of the military.
Michaud has suffered from severe post-traumatic stress since serving on three peacekeeping missions that included Bosnia.
"I was at an impasse," he told court.
"That day, I made three calls. I called the minister of veterans affairs, the Prime Minister‘s Office and the Senate. I was completely lost.
"I didn‘t know where to go or who to call."
Edmonton Sun
I dont think they are doing what they can for people like him
The finding cited the fragile mental state of Claude Michaud, 45, who was ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment for the next two years.
Michaud, a member of the Royal 22nd Regiment who is currently on medical leave, threatened to kill Chretien and then himself in June 2002. He made the comments during a phone call to the Prime Minister‘s Office when he called to complain about the lack of psychological help available to members of the military.
Michaud has suffered from severe post-traumatic stress since serving on three peacekeeping missions that included Bosnia.
"I was at an impasse," he told court.
"That day, I made three calls. I called the minister of veterans affairs, the Prime Minister‘s Office and the Senate. I was completely lost.
"I didn‘t know where to go or who to call."
Edmonton Sun
I dont think they are doing what they can for people like him
