Crown wants access to psychiatrist interviews of accused Toronto van attacker

The trial of the man behind Toronto’s deadly van attack in 2018 resumed Thursday after a day off for Remembrance Day.

Alek Minassian has admitted to killing 10 people and hurting 16 others when he drove a van down a crowded sidewalk on Apr. 23, 2018.

Minassian has pleaded not guilty and has asked to be found criminally responsible for his actions.

The Crown is asking for access to full interviews with psychiatrists hired by the defence conducted with Minassian and his family.

Minassian’s lawyer says the Crown has reports summarizing their findings and opinions.

The trial is happening in front of a judge only and is being conducted via video due to COVID-19.

Minassian’s state of mind at the time of the attack is the issue to be decided.