Toronto Sexsomniac Not Off the Hook
Sleep issues can become great alibis for some, especially for crimes that will carry certain penalties like imprisonment. But in the case of this Toronto-based landscaper who was said to be suffering from Sexsomnia or sleep sex.
Sexsomnia occurs when a person is asleep and yet proceeds to initiate sexual activity with their bedmate. Sexsomnia is also known as “somnambulistic sexual behaviour”.
(Source) The Register
As a result, Jan Luedecke has been ordered to undergo a new trial for raping a woman at a party. He has claimed to be suffering from this sleep-like state which is a mental disorder. However, proof to support his claims like tests to see the validity of his claims has been called for.
“The respondent personifies one of the most difficult problems encountered in the criminal law,” Mr. Justice David Doherty said. “As a result of his parasomnia, he did a terrible thing – he sexually assaulted a defenceless, young victim.
(Source) Globe and Mail
