CROWN SEEKS PSYCH ASSESSMENT FOR ACCUSED GUNMAN

Alleged Fredericton gunman Matthew Raymond’s claims of temporary insanity have prompted the Crown to seek a psychological assessment to determine if he is able to stand trial. In a court outburst last week, Raymond said he should be “exonerated” because of temporary insanity. He said he has evidence that will show his innocence in the Aug. 10 deaths of police constables Sara Burns and Robb Costello, and civilians Donnie Robichaud and Bobbie Lee Wright. The judge will hear the application next Monday for an assessment.