A serial domestic abuser and sex offender who left a trail of victims across eastern Canada has been released from prison, despite being deemed a high risk to reoffend. It also found that Budgell "presented a high risk of imminent domestic violence" and a moderate risk of reoffending in general. Budgell isn't considered a dangerous offender, despite a parole decision that warned of his risk of repeating violent crimes against intimate partners. His parole file describes how he threatened to slit one partner's throat and wrapped a pillow case around her neck, beating and confining her. "Attempts at having you participate were unsuccessful, as you do not want to be identified as a sex offender," the file said.

Source: CBC News October 08, 2021 08:30 UTC