** Sentencing set for November 15^th for former Ontario paramedic convicted of voyeurism

CANADA NEWS

** Sentencing has been set for November 15th for a former Ontario paramedic from London convicted of voyeurism x 4. That is the word from The London Free Press (Jonathan Juha/October 28) which said Scott Macdonald, 48, was convicted in a bench trial in relation to the 2018 incidents. According to the newspaper, Macdonald, who has since been fired, videoed under the skirts of two female friends and took two other videos of women changing in his washroom. He has maintained his innocence, saying the recordings were made by mistake. The Crown, meanwhile, is recommending an 18 month jail sentence plus three years’ probation. Macdonald’s defence attorney, however, suggested six months home confinement, followed by a six month curfew, and three years’ probation. Jim Dean also said Macdonald’s mental health was precarious as he suffers PTSD from his time in the military and from when he worked EMS.

** UK medic from West Midlands given caution after asking female patient for photographs of herself

UNITED KINGDOM NEWS

** A West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic has been given a two-year caution order after asking a female patient for pictures of her following a July 6, 2018 emergency call. The Birmingham Mail (Annabal Bagdi/November 1) said the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service panel made the decision this week, saying the medic’s fitness to practice was now impaired. According to the newspaper, the panel said Lee Roberts’ request was sexually motivated. The messages between Roberts and the woman ceased one day later, however, when the female patient, who suffers from psyche problems and split personality syndrome, indicated a desire to move in with him. Following the incident, the mother of Roberts’ child left him.

** UK paramedic pedophile given token sentence after conviction for possessing images depicting child rape

UNITED KINGDOM NEWS

** A UK paramedic from Yorkshire got a token sentence as punishment Monday after being convicted of child sex offences that occurred between 2005-17. That is the word from the Hull Daily Mail (Maynard Manyowa/October 31) which said Doncaster resident Julian Maher, 55, was handed a two-year suspended jail sentence of 10 months despite having 800 illicit snaps of children in his possession. According to the newspaper, Maher, who pleaded guilty in February, had 132 Category A pictures, some of which showed children being raped. The ridiculously light sentence included 40 days rehab and 200 hours of community work. Maher will also be under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for a decade and a ten-year notification requirement under the Sexual Offences Act. During his time with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Maher was an acting clinical supervisor and paramedic. As per a Health & Care Professions Tribunal Service ruling, he can no longer work EMS.