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Aboriginal culture gave Haitian killer 'support'
Federal documents have offered a glimpse into a controversial hearing last month in which a Haitian-born convicted killer was able to access an aboriginal-style parole hearing at Stony Mountain Institution.
Gregory Bromby, 35, was convicted of first-degree murder in 1997 for the stabbing death of 15-year-old Tara Manning in Quebec in 1994. He claims working with aboriginal elders on a special unit at the prison taught him to respect women.
The parole hearing was attended by Michael Manning, the Montreal-based father of the young murder victim.
Bromby's attempt at day parole was ultimately denied.
Documents released Thursday from the Parole Board of Canada say Bromby participated in aboriginal spirituality and ceremonies, while living on a special unit designed to honour the spiritual and cultural ways of aboriginal people.
"(Bromby) stated that the aboriginal culture is providing (him) with the support that (he feels he) did not have in the past," say statements from the parole decision.
The decision says Bromby has been "involved with following the aboriginal culture and ceremonies over an extended period of time, within various institutions."
The documents also say Bromby has worked with elders who have taught him things like "respecting women and learning about their important role in society." However, the same report said Bromby is a "high-risk, high-needs offender" and could pose "an undue risk to society."
"Your Case Management Team assesses that you have a moderate to high probability of reoffending in a violent and sexual manner," said the decision.
The report says Bromby has done sex offender programming and got into trouble for having things like pornography.
Bromby "apologized to the victim's family and accepted responsibility" for his actions at the aboriginal-style parole hearing, according to the decision.
gabrielle.giroday@freepress.mb.ca
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition February 4, 2012 B3
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