This piece of shit has caused irreparable and traumatic damage to an innocent woman and is trying to hide behind a mental health issue.
Well, frankly, even if they were not mentally well that shouldn’t absolve the danger or actions. They need to be removed from society. They should get some help. But the length of sentencing should not include leniency. They are criminally responsible.
Mental health care is abysmal. People who are a danger to others cannot be introduced to society without monitoring, and some people shouldn’t be introduced to society.
Bad things happen at institutions, so I’m not sure how to solve the problem, but sending someone free after they violently attack someone is just not a safe way to go about it.