An armed robber, Daniel Christian Anthony Johnson, accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend on the day he received full parole, has been released again despite recommendations from the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) that he should not be. Johnson, 31, was initially sentenced in February 2024 to over five years for two jewellery store robberies in the Halifax area on March 1, 2022.
Parole Suspension and Reinstatement
Johnson's full parole, which was scheduled to commence on April 14, was suspended the same day it was issued. This action followed information received by the Parole Office that Johnson had incurred new criminal charges, including assault, assault by choking, and uttering threats. His former intimate partner reported to the police that Johnson had assaulted her that morning.
A recent decision from the Parole Board of Canada detailed the allegations, stating that Johnson engaged in a verbal dispute with the woman, after which she ended their relationship. It was reported that Johnson then pushed her and proceeded to choke her, threatening to kill her and striking her repeatedly with a closed fist. Police, upon arriving at the victim's residence, observed physical marks on her person.
Denial of Allegations and CSC Recommendation
However, the July 22 decision noted that all charges against Johnson were stayed in May. Johnson himself denies any physical violence occurred, asserting that his ex-partner provided a false statement to the police and intended to provide further misleading information. He stated that the couple had made arrangements for the woman and her six children to reside with him following his full parole.
The parole board's decision further outlined that the woman discovered text messages between Johnson and other women while he was transitioning from day parole to full parole. Johnson reportedly told the board that she became jealous and angry, throwing items around her home. He denied assaulting her, claiming he only touched her physically to prevent her from harming herself, with the children not present at the time.
Despite the CSC recommending the revocation of Johnson's full parole, the parole board ultimately cancelled the suspension, allowing him to remain at liberty.
